Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist wishing to develop their clinical skills in both paediatrics and adult respiratory medicine.
As a key member of the paediatric and adult respiratory multidisciplinary teams, you will gain experience in various areas such as paediatric intensive care, paediatric cardiorespiratory surgery and paediatric and adult respiratory medicine including cystic fibrosis,asthma, host defence and interstitial lung disease.
Pharmacy is an integral member of the strong multidisciplinary teams that support these services.
This role would suit individuals who are interested in both paediatrics and adult respiratory medicine.
Main duties of the job
This is a split role which includes both a paediatric and adult respiratory clinical commitment.
Provide a safe, efficient and high-quality clinical pharmacy service to adult respiratory and paediatric inpatients and outpatients by supporting a seven day a week clinical service at the Royal Brompton Hospital including Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and committees.
Deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within paediatrics and adult respiratory medicine , by the provision of education and training, procedures, protocols, and medicines usage information.
Monitor and audit medicines related risk in line with local and national guidelines and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in reducing and managing such risk.
Provide a comprehensive medication review to adult and paediatric cystic fibrosis patients.
Participate in pharmacy led clinics with interstitial lung disease patients.
About us
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
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- post graduate diploma, must have certificate
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Independent prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification NHS hospital Pharmacy experience
- Ward Pharmacy and up to date general clinical pharmacy experience
- Relevant experience in delivering pharmaceutical service to paediatric and adult respiratory patients
- Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
- Previous assessable experience of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to pharmacy staff and/or other healthcare professionals
- Experience of managing others in an NHS pharmacy
- Experience of direct patient consultations
- Demonstrated expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge in paediatric and adult respiratory medicine
Skills
Essential
- The ability to identify and prioritise clinical work.
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- post graduate diploma, must have certificate
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Independent prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification NHS hospital Pharmacy experience
- Ward Pharmacy and up to date general clinical pharmacy experience
- Relevant experience in delivering pharmaceutical service to paediatric and adult respiratory patients
- Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
- Previous assessable experience of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to pharmacy staff and/or other healthcare professionals
- Experience of managing others in an NHS pharmacy
- Experience of direct patient consultations
- Demonstrated expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge in paediatric and adult respiratory medicine
Skills
Essential
- The ability to identify and prioritise clinical work.
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
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).
