Job summary
Are you a registered Pharmacist with experience in a clinical or reproductive healthcare setting?
BPAS are seeking a dynamic and experienced Pharmacist to join our team on a casual basis, working remotely from home. Please note, as this is a casual position, the hours worked are on an ad-hoc basis.
As the Pharmacist, you will
play a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership and expert advice on the
safe and effective use of medicines within our organisation. You will
collaborate closely with our Lead Pharmacist to develop,
improve, implement, and embed robust systems and processes for medicines
management. Your expertise and guidance will ensure compliance with legal and
professional regulations while optimising the use of medications throughout our
organisation.
Main duties of the job
About you:
The successful candidate will have experience as a practising hospital pharmacist. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact at BPAS by providing dynamic
clinical leadership and expert advice on the safe and effective use of
medicines. We are looking for a strategic thinker and collaborator
who can lead by example and inspire a team to deliver exceptional
pharmaceutical services. Your strong knowledge of medicines management,
regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices will be invaluable in
ensuring the highest standards of care and patient safety.
Duties of the role:
- Work with the Lead Pharmacist in the optimisation of medicines use, engaging strategically and
operationally.
- Support the
implementation of NICE Guidance and MHRA alerts in relation to medicines
- Provide pharmacy advice to the Nursing and
Midwifery colleagues and their related functions, as well as to support
services and clinicians.
- Develop and implement an
audit plan for drugs storage, distribution, and use across all BPAS sites.
- Undertake audits and
analyse medication errors, providing education and training to reduce
recurrence.
- Ensure compliance of
policies, training, and materials with relevant legislation, regulations,
and standards.
- Contribute professional input to investigations,
serious untoward incidents, complaints, and litigation management.
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms and conditions of the role can be found on the right hand side of the advert, under supporting documents. These are available for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Location: Home based
Salary: £50,952 to £68,525 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience.
Contract/Hours: Casual - hours to be worked on an ad-hoc basis.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms and conditions of the role can be found on the right hand side of the advert, under supporting documents. These are available for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Location: Home based
Salary: £50,952 to £68,525 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience.
Contract/Hours: Casual - hours to be worked on an ad-hoc basis.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a practising hospital pharmacist
- Managing change and leading service developments
- Writing / implementing clinical guidelines, patient materials, and government directives
Desirable
- Working in the independent/charitable or private sector
- Specialist clinical pharmacist in obstetrics/gynaecology/sexual and reproductive health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current pharmacy /NHS issues
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice
- Manages difficult and ambiguous clinical problems and can clearly communicate to clinicians at all levels
Desirable
- Provision of abortion and sexual and reproductive health in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - please provide registration number
- Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in specialist area
- Registered non-medical prescriber
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship
- Are you aware this role is on a casual contract? The hours worked will be on an ad-hoc basis depending on business needs.
Desirable
- Please state any further information in support of your application
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a practising hospital pharmacist
- Managing change and leading service developments
- Writing / implementing clinical guidelines, patient materials, and government directives
Desirable
- Working in the independent/charitable or private sector
- Specialist clinical pharmacist in obstetrics/gynaecology/sexual and reproductive health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current pharmacy /NHS issues
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice
- Manages difficult and ambiguous clinical problems and can clearly communicate to clinicians at all levels
Desirable
- Provision of abortion and sexual and reproductive health in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - please provide registration number
- Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in specialist area
- Registered non-medical prescriber
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship
- Are you aware this role is on a casual contract? The hours worked will be on an ad-hoc basis depending on business needs.
Desirable
- Please state any further information in support of your application
