Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and dedicated cardiology pharmacy team at Harefield Hospital.
As a cardiology pharmacist , you will need to have broad clinical pharmacy experience and ideally have experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine either at a hospital or primary care setting. You will have completed or working towards a Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice. Independent Pharmacist Prescriber qualification would be an advantage, however, full support would be provided for the right candidate to undertake this whilst in post after gaining sufficient cardiology pharmacy experience.
The role will involve providing a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to cardiology patients at Harefield Hospital, supporting inpatients clinical care from admission to discharge. You will have an active role in attending multidisciplinary cardiology ward rounds and meetings.
You will gain unique experience in delivering on our established cardiology homecare services supporting the care of outpatients diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia.
You must be able to work under pressure and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Being qualified as a pharmacist independent prescriber would be an advantage but full support would be provided for the right candidate to undertake this training after gaining sufficient cardiology experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide a safe, efficient and high-quality clinical pharmacy service to cardiology inpatient and deliver cardiology outpatient pharmacy services.
To work closely with the Senior Pharmacist in Cardiology on the development of policies, guidelines and protocols.
To execute effective monitoring of the use of medication, adjusting dosages and route of administration through timely intervention and communication with medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals.
To deliver a safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within Cardiology, by the provision of education and training, procedures, protocols, and medicines usage information.
To provide pharmacist-led medicines optimization services using clinical guidelines and protocols.
To deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to cardiology patients through clinical pharmacy services and attend appropriate MDT ward rounds, clinics and meetings.
To assist in implementing agreed clinical governance initiatives.
To deliver audit and practice-based research working closely with the senior pharmacist for cardiology and the wider cardiology multidisciplinary team
To mentor junior pharmacists and pre-registration trainee pharmacists working within cardiology.
To be able to and willing to act as pre-registration trainee pharmacist designated supervisor.
To support the department seven day working and on-call pharmacist services on a rota basis.
About us
Harefield Hospital is a leading tertiary cardiac NHS centre, internationally recognised for excellence in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular disease. As part ofRoyal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, it provides highly specialised services including primary angiography for acute coronary syndromes, complex coronary intervention, advanced heart failure, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, cardiac imaging, and heart and lung transplantation. The cardiology service delivers consultant-led, multidisciplinary care supported by state-of-the-art facilities, a strong research portfolio, and a commitment to innovation, education, and outstanding patient outcome.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about this role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about this role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and Evidence of good prioritization skills
- Evidence of excellent communication, verbal and written, interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of Proven Leadership and Mentoring Experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to identify and manage risks
- Evidence maintaining CPD record in line with the GPhC Requirements for registered pharmacist professionals
- Awareness and commitment to clinical governance agendas
Desirable
- Demonstrate expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge in cardiology/cardiovascular medicine
- Ability to evaluate and improve service quality
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy followed by completion of one year pre registration training and experience
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Working towards a post graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualification pharmacy experience
- Broad up to date general clinical pharmacy experience
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Active participation in clinical ward rounds
- Experience working in outpatient clinics and conducting patient consultations
- Experience in conducting clinical audit and implementing change/improvements
- Experience of delivering teaching and training
- Ward pharmacy experience delivering pharmaceutical services to cardiology patients
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and Evidence of good prioritization skills
- Evidence of excellent communication, verbal and written, interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of Proven Leadership and Mentoring Experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to identify and manage risks
- Evidence maintaining CPD record in line with the GPhC Requirements for registered pharmacist professionals
- Awareness and commitment to clinical governance agendas
Desirable
- Demonstrate expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge in cardiology/cardiovascular medicine
- Ability to evaluate and improve service quality
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy followed by completion of one year pre registration training and experience
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Working towards a post graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualification pharmacy experience
- Broad up to date general clinical pharmacy experience
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Active participation in clinical ward rounds
- Experience working in outpatient clinics and conducting patient consultations
- Experience in conducting clinical audit and implementing change/improvements
- Experience of delivering teaching and training
- Ward pharmacy experience delivering pharmaceutical services to cardiology patients
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).
