Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist with an interest in medical specialities for a new Band 7 role within the Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team.
You will support the team with clinical ward services, funding of high cost medicines, Homecare prescription screening and support the Lead Rheumatology pharmacist with biologic MDTs.
You will also be involved in supporting & helping develop trainee pharmacists, band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.
This role is suitable for an individual who is looking to develop their clinical skills within medical specialities. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of commissioning of high cost medicines and financial monitoring of medicines usage. You will be a team player with good attention to detail and good communication skills, able to work with a variety of different professionals.
Applicants should be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have a postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning. Interviews are likely to be 9th /10th December 2024. The post is fixed term until 31/3/26.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a clinical pharmacy service to specialist medicine ward(s).
- To support the lead pharmacists in specialist medicine, particularly rheumatology.
- To gain experience of the funding and monitoring of high cost drugs, particularly in rheumatology.
- To gain experience in Homecare prescription screening and management, particularly in rheumatology.
- To ensure the safe, clinically effective & cost efficient use of medicines.
- To improve the quality of pharmaceutical care to patients.
- To gain knowledge & experience in the management of common medical diseases..
- To support & develop trainee pharmacists, Band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Certificate in Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience & studying for completion of full Diploma.
- Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Completed full Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate Qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Practical Clinical experience covering a range of specialities including medicine & surgery with a broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of drug expenditure reporting
- Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
- Previous experience in delivering training and education
- Evidence of writing or assisting to write drug policies, guidelines or PGDs
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel, Word & NHS/online databases
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Ability to identify and manage risks related to medication processes
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
- Good understanding of financial aspects of high cost medicines / Blueteq
- Able to obtain, interpret, analyse & report on drug expenditure
- Good understanding of how Homecare companies deliver services
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Certificate in Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience & studying for completion of full Diploma.
- Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Completed full Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate Qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Practical Clinical experience covering a range of specialities including medicine & surgery with a broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of drug expenditure reporting
- Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
- Previous experience in delivering training and education
- Evidence of writing or assisting to write drug policies, guidelines or PGDs
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel, Word & NHS/online databases
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Ability to identify and manage risks related to medication processes
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
- Good understanding of financial aspects of high cost medicines / Blueteq
- Able to obtain, interpret, analyse & report on drug expenditure
- Good understanding of how Homecare companies deliver services
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).
