Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The team provides clinical pharmacy services across several specialties within the Specialist Medicine directorates. In this role, you will be the lead pharmacy contact for diabetes/endocrinology and selected respiratory services, with additional opportunities to support dermatology in the absence of the senior lead pharmacist.
You will also gain valuable experience in:
- Financial reporting (e.g. biosimilar savings, CIP schemes)
- Guideline development and review
- Formulary and interface work
We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be confident working with a wide range of healthcare professionals and comfortable using various IT systems and databases.
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate, you will work closely with the senior lead pharmacist and wider team to deliver and develop a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting inpatient and outpatient prescribing across your designated specialties.
- Providing ward-based clinical pharmacy services.
- Managing Homecare services and funding applications for high-cost medicines.
- Monitoring and processing Homecare prescriptions.
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
- Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience
- Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Related Post Graduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy in the UK - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience of working with Specialist Medicine patients
- Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of drug expenditure reporting
- Evidence of research or project work
- Experience delivering CQUINs or other cost improvement schemes
- Experience of staff line management
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to identify and manage risks related to medication processes
- Confidence & assertive with proven persuasion & negotiation skills
- Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
- Good understanding of how Homecare companies deliver services
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience
- Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Related Post Graduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy in the UK - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience of working with Specialist Medicine patients
- Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of drug expenditure reporting
- Evidence of research or project work
- Experience delivering CQUINs or other cost improvement schemes
- Experience of staff line management
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to identify and manage risks related to medication processes
- Confidence & assertive with proven persuasion & negotiation skills
- Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
- Good understanding of how Homecare companies deliver services
Desirable
- 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).
