Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist pharmacist to work with the ophthalmology directorate based at the Western Eye Hospital (WEH) and Charing Cross Hospital. The department sees over 5,000 outpatients a month and provides a tertiary referral service for West London. There is an emergency ophthalmology department which offers a 24 hour emergency service, 7 days a week to the local population and for complex referred emergency work. The WEH emergency ophthalmology team are part of the Imperial Major Trauma centre.
There is an increased demand for eye care nationally. Ophthalmology has emerging new medicines technologies making this a superb opportunity for a specialist pharmacist interested in Ophthalmology and Surgery.
You will be part of the Imperial Pharmacy trust mission to deliver better patient outcomes, enhance medication & patient safety, maximise productivity and deliver value for money, through a commitment to clinical and operational excellence and by embracing research, technology and innovation.
Interviews will be held week beginning the 13th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a patient focused clinical pharmacy service to ophthalmology and surgery specialties.
- Integrate into the surgical pharmacy and ophthalmology teams
- Develop role as a specialist pharmacist in ophthalmology, support the WEH dispensary operationally and clinically
- Participate in medicines management including managing stock inventories as per service need
- Input into the procurement of specialist medicines used in ophthalmology
- Provide clinical pharmacy, departmental and ward based services
- Provide education and training.
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
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
- Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Performance and Development Review (PDR) Training
- Relevant line management courses
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience in multidisciplinary team working
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Experience in delivering education and training
Desirable
- Experience of working in surgical, or high dependency wards
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good clinical practice knowledge
- Good IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate critical-thinking, advanced decision-making skills, risk assessment and analytical ability for problem solving
- Ability to communicate empathetically with patients
- Good ability to manage and make change
Desirable
- Word and Excel at an advanced level
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
- Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Performance and Development Review (PDR) Training
- Relevant line management courses
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience in multidisciplinary team working
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Experience in delivering education and training
Desirable
- Experience of working in surgical, or high dependency wards
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good clinical practice knowledge
- Good IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate critical-thinking, advanced decision-making skills, risk assessment and analytical ability for problem solving
- Ability to communicate empathetically with patients
- Good ability to manage and make change
Desirable
- Word and Excel at an advanced level
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
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).
