The London Clinic

Chief Pharmacist

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Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£85,000 to £86,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Chief Pharmacist

Job locations

20 Devonshire Place

City of London

W1G 7JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department at The London Clinic, based at our main hospital site in London (W1G 6JA). We are offering a competitive salary range (Band 8d NHS equivalent) starting from £85,000 per annum dependant on experience. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities, and circa 1350 employees where we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include, General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Job Profile As the Chief Pharmacist you will play a pivotal role within the senior clinical management team being responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of pharmacy services and optimisation of medicines across the organisation. This will require a highly motivated, passionate and experienced leader who will be able to identify and implement strategic development and service improvement including transformation. The post will report directly to the Medical Director and provide visibility and leadership for pharmacy services and medicines optimisation together with the pharmacy leads, across the organisation. Providing direct line management of the Pharmacy leads team, inspiring and motivating the pharmacy teams to have the skills, authority and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding Pharmacy services. As well as developing and maintaining safe and evidence-based medicines management practices which comply with appropriate regulatory bodies including clinical, risk, quality and financial parameters.

  • Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
  • Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday; 9am-5.30pm
  • Job Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube stations).
  • Salary: Band 8d NHS equivalent
  • Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day's annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
    • Key Duties
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD
  • Senior experience in managing pharmacy services
  • Significant and senior experience in delivering advanced level clinical pharmacy services to a specialist area
  • Significant experience in transformation and delivering improvements to pharmacy services
  • Strong knowledge of all regulatory and governance arrangements for medicines
  • Out of hours support of team in an urgent/emergency scenario
    • Skills and experience
  • Senior experience in managing pharmacy services
  • Significant experience in delivering advanced level clinical pharmacy services to a specialist area.
  • Managing pharmacy services to an agreed budget
  • Significant experience in delivering improvements to pharmacy services
  • Senior experience in managing and deploying resources effectively
  • Knowledge and understanding of leadership of people for engagement, retention and people development
  • Broad based general clinical pharmacy experience
    • The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department at The London Clinic, based at our main hospital site in London (W1G 6JA). We are offering a competitive salary range (Band 8d NHS equivalent) starting from £85,000 per annum dependant on experience. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities, and circa 1350 employees where we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include, General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Job Profile As the Chief Pharmacist you will play a pivotal role within the senior clinical management team being responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of pharmacy services and optimisation of medicines across the organisation. This will require a highly motivated, passionate and experienced leader who will be able to identify and implement strategic development and service improvement including transformation. The post will report directly to the Medical Director and provide visibility and leadership for pharmacy services and medicines optimisation together with the pharmacy leads, across the organisation. Providing direct line management of the Pharmacy leads team, inspiring and motivating the pharmacy teams to have the skills, authority and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding Pharmacy services. As well as developing and maintaining safe and evidence-based medicines management practices which comply with appropriate regulatory bodies including clinical, risk, quality and financial parameters.

  • Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
  • Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday; 9am-5.30pm
  • Job Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube stations).
  • Salary: Band 8d NHS equivalent
  • Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day's annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
    • Key Duties
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD
  • Senior experience in managing pharmacy services
  • Significant and senior experience in delivering advanced level clinical pharmacy services to a specialist area
  • Significant experience in transformation and delivering improvements to pharmacy services
  • Strong knowledge of all regulatory and governance arrangements for medicines
  • Out of hours support of team in an urgent/emergency scenario
    • Skills and experience
  • Senior experience in managing pharmacy services
  • Significant experience in delivering advanced level clinical pharmacy services to a specialist area.
  • Managing pharmacy services to an agreed budget
  • Significant experience in delivering improvements to pharmacy services
  • Senior experience in managing and deploying resources effectively
  • Knowledge and understanding of leadership of people for engagement, retention and people development
  • Broad based general clinical pharmacy experience
    • The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

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    Qualifications

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    Experience

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    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The London Clinic

    Address

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 7JL


    Employer's website

    https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The London Clinic

    Address

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 7JL


    Employer's website

    https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Rebecca Lawson

    R.Lawson@thelondonclinic.co.uk

    07860267953

    Details

    Date posted

    13 June 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £85,000 to £86,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    Chief Pharmacist

    Job locations

    20 Devonshire Place

    City of London

    W1G 7JL


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