This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking tofurther advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancerservices at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a positive attitude.
With nearly 8,500 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's University HospitalsNHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London, serving a population of1.3 million across the region. We are a provider of local services, a centre for specialist care and aworld-class teaching hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference andensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients.
The post holder will work to ensure the continuedprovision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients aswell as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide thesuccessful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support fromsenior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The department is friendly, forward thinking andconstantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including furtherpostgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
? Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.? Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and acrossinterface boundaries.? Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.? In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improvethe pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.? Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate infinancial reporting and drug budget management.? Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safeand timely provision of medicines.? To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent andhave the relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience of working and influencing in a multidisciplinary team and an independent prescribing qualification are essential.
About us
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A& E' programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharmS)
- Formal management training
- Diploma Tutor Accreditation
Experience Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking
Desirable
- Experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner.
Skills Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
Desirable
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
Knowledge Essential
- Demonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
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