Job summary
Outpatient Pharmacist - YourHealth Pharmacy, ENH Pharma Ltd
We are currently recruiting for two Outpatient Pharmacists to join our site in Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood. The ideal candidates will have dispensary-based experience and evidence of good clinical knowledge.
Full time (40 hours per week) and part time (30 hours per week) positions are available.
The post holder will work in delivering an efficient, convenient, and accessible outpatient pharmacy service at YourHealth Pharmacy which meets our patient's and company's needs. This includes being responsible for the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy as a Responsible Pharmacist, and clinical screening of a variety of prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
We always welcome innovative ideas from our staff as to how we can further improve the service. Moreover, we offer a competitive salary, annual pay review and bonus scheme.
Main duties of the job
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. A summary of the key responsibilities include:
- To provide leadership to and act as a role model for staff of ENH Pharma Ltd.
- To fulfil the statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC.
- To contribute to the development of a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients.
- To develop effective working relationships with prescribers.
- To contribute to the development of appropriate additional clinical or patient centred services.
- To contribute to the optimisation and development of the overall profitability of the business.
- Ensure the correct skill mix and resource are available to deliver a safe and effective pharmacy service.
- Work collaboratively and supportively with the Pharmacy Manager.
- Clinically screen prescriptions competently and accurately.
- Monitor and support the delivery of Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
About us
About YourHealth Pharmacy:
"Making things better for patients, staff and the community"
As the wholly owned subsidiary of the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we provide the outpatient pharmacy service at the Lister Hospital, the New QEII Hospital and the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. We're proud to deliver efficient and innovative ways of working, as well as improving our patient experience to meet our vision of making things better for patients, staff and the community. Our team comprises of Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacists, Accuracy Checking Technicians, Technicians and Dispenser and Healthcare Assistants and as a team we are proud to deliver the following services:
- Clinical screening, including Oral Chemotherapy.
- Private Pharmacy Services including Health Checks, Smoking Cessation, Travel & Flu Vaccinations.
- Retail offering, including Over the Counter advice.
- Prescription Delivery Service.
- Additional appliance service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Whats in it for you?
Our pharmacy team are the heart of our Company, and we recognise the importance of empowering and rewarding our colleagues for all the hard work they do. At YourHealth Pharmacy we offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary. These include:
- Competitive base salary
- High Cost Area Supplement - additional 15% of basic salary
- Annual pay review
- Company and performance based bonus scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 29 days with the added option to buy/sell (dependant on level of service)
- GPhC Registration Fees reimbursed
- Access to the Blue Light Card, providing a range of discounts on the high street, restaurants and online retailers
- Excellent maternity package
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development programs for all colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Whats in it for you?
Our pharmacy team are the heart of our Company, and we recognise the importance of empowering and rewarding our colleagues for all the hard work they do. At YourHealth Pharmacy we offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary. These include:
- Competitive base salary
- High Cost Area Supplement - additional 15% of basic salary
- Annual pay review
- Company and performance based bonus scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 29 days with the added option to buy/sell (dependant on level of service)
- GPhC Registration Fees reimbursed
- Access to the Blue Light Card, providing a range of discounts on the high street, restaurants and online retailers
- Excellent maternity package
- Pension scheme
- Training and Development programs for all colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Relevant Experience
Essential
- Master's degree (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of good clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience as a qualified pharmacist with roles including day to day management.
- Previous oncology experience, including oral SACT verification
- Postgraduate clinical qualification e.g., Certificate/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
- PGDs and vaccination training.
Skills
Essential
- High degree of self-motivation - organise and prioritise own work and develop agreed ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists
- Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management
- Key board skills, ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications
- Shows leadership, vision, enthusiasm and innovation
- Effective work with other disciplines
- Able to deal sensitively with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Able to balance conflicting priorities
- Able to analyse situations, demonstrate clear thinking make and defend own and others decisions/judgements
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Primary and Secondary Care prescribing issues
- Extensive knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to management of medicines
- Leadership & Team skills-supervision/delegation
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Relevant Experience
Essential
- Master's degree (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of good clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience as a qualified pharmacist with roles including day to day management.
- Previous oncology experience, including oral SACT verification
- Postgraduate clinical qualification e.g., Certificate/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
- PGDs and vaccination training.
Skills
Essential
- High degree of self-motivation - organise and prioritise own work and develop agreed ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists
- Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management
- Key board skills, ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications
- Shows leadership, vision, enthusiasm and innovation
- Effective work with other disciplines
- Able to deal sensitively with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Able to balance conflicting priorities
- Able to analyse situations, demonstrate clear thinking make and defend own and others decisions/judgements
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Primary and Secondary Care prescribing issues
- Extensive knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to management of medicines
- Leadership & Team skills-supervision/delegation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
