Job summary
We have a Band 7 Renal Pharmacist role, looking for a vibrant, passionate and committed clinical pharmacist willing to provide vital clinical services to wards, clinics and satellite dialysis units. Participating in daily consultant ward rounds and developing clinical pharmacy skills to a higher level. Participating in weekly antibiotic stewardship rounds as part of the MDT.
Supporting transplant and nephrology with home delivery of medicines and review of complex pharmaceutical patients in a clinic setting.
Developing skills in reviewing drug financial expenditure and providing drug expenditure reports. Providing educational and training support to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to a high standard as a centre of excellence and collaboration whilst maintaining trust values.
Main duties of the job
o Review prescriptions for their clinical appropriateness, safety and legality.
o Input prescription information using the Pharmacy Computer system.
o Provide evaluated pharmaceutical advice and information, to all health care professionals and patients of the Trust using on-line data bases and primary sources.
o Manage accountable staff.
o Set objectives and undertake performance reviews and appraisals in accordance with departmental guidelines.
o Supervise a trainee pharmacist project if required.
o Professional screen/check prescriptions, thus taking professional responsibility, as required by legislation.
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
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the GPhC
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or soon to be completed).
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Good clinical practice.
- 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 and word.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work both alone and in a team.
- Good personal organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and manage risks.
Desirable
- Good clinical practice and knowledge of renal speciality services.
- Good ability to analyse drug usage reports.
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy
- This must include a solid ground in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines' information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing, clinical pharmacy rotations specialist or otherwise).
- Previous experience in delivering training and education.
- Experience in managing others.
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for the patients.
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice.
Desirable
- 18 to 24 months post registration training.
- Renal experience.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the GPhC
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or soon to be completed).
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Good clinical practice.
- 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 and word.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work both alone and in a team.
- Good personal organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and manage risks.
Desirable
- Good clinical practice and knowledge of renal speciality services.
- Good ability to analyse drug usage reports.
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy
- This must include a solid ground in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines' information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing, clinical pharmacy rotations specialist or otherwise).
- Previous experience in delivering training and education.
- Experience in managing others.
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for the patients.
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice.
Desirable
- 18 to 24 months post registration training.
- Renal experience.
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).
