We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job Lead, manage, strategically develop and deliver specialist clinical pharmacy (including clinics and hyperacute unit) and medicines optimisation to Anticoagulation and Haemoglobinopathy Services. Manage the anti-coagulation pharmacist. Provide expert advice on a broad range of pharmaceutical matters. Plan and deliver specialist training within pharmacy and to the wider multidisciplinary team. Responsible for the planning and coordination of projects or audits for Anticoagulation and Haemoglobinopathy Services. Contribute to the strategic planning of the pharmacy department and medicines optimisation according to Hospital Pharmacy Transformation Plan. Be an active member and contribute to the Hospital Thrombosis and Haemoglobinopathy groups.
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. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team and an independent prescribing qualification are essential.
About us St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Masters degree MPharm Registered with Gphc MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Non- medical prescriber Desirable Formal management training Diploma tutor accreditation Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharmS) Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include experience managing patients in anticoagulation or haemoglobinopathy Experience of supervising and managing staff/ teams Experience of contribution to the operational and strategic direction of the pharmacy department Experience in implementing and managing change and of service development Experience in supporting directorate activity Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Desirable Experience of one stop dispensing Skills Essential Communication Skills Analytical and Judgment Skills Planning & Organizing Skills Physical Skills Skills Essential Advanced knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post Awareness of a commitment to Clinical Governance Awareness of interface issues Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex clinical information Experience in managing medicines use expenditure/budgets Understand national and local priorities Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Desirable Familiarity with JAC computer system Experience of using an electronic patient record system Publications around specialist area Employer details Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
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