Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as Senior Lead Pharmacist - HIV & Sexual Health, following the retirement of the long standing post holder. This is an exciting opportunity to build on an established and highly respected service legacy, whilst shaping the future direction of HIV and Sexual Health pharmacy services across the Trust.
As Senior Lead Pharmacist, you will lead and influence on-going service development, working closely with leading national and world renowned clinicians locally, as well as clinical partners across North West London. You will act as a recognised expert within the specialty, playing a pivotal role in advancing medicines optimisation, clinical governance and patient centred care across complex and evolving care pathways. The role includes responsibility for supporting the training, growth and development of the established HIV & Sexual Health pharmacy team, as well as working collaboratively with third party outpatient pharmacy colleagues.
This post is ideally suited to a forward thinking senior pharmacist who welcomes the potential for pharmacy services to evolve and who is passionate about delivering high quality HIV & Sexual Health care.
Main duties of the job
- The Senior Lead Pharmacist will be expected to lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services in the Sexual Health and HIV speciality ((incorporating services for Humam T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV), HIV post exposure prophylaxis (HIV PEP), HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (HIV PreP), contraception and clinics for administration of long acting antiretrovirals).
- They will act as a role model as a senior pharmacy leader, managing, developing and training staff working within the team and speciality.
- The Senior Lead Pharmacist will provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.
- This includes the safe use, storage, supply and provision of medicines used for the speciality.
- They will also facilitate and support the efficient and cost effective use of medicines with a particular emphasis on high cost drugs.
- They will work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers to contribute positively to how people experience our services.
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 GPhC
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Appropriate short management courses
- Independent / supplementary prescriber
- Masters in clinical pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy including experience in HIV and Sexual Health
- Experience must include a solid ground in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines' information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing).
- Previous experience in delivering training and education.
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Working within HIV/Sexual Health clinics / MDT
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems
- Demonstrates awareness and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the GPhC
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Appropriate short management courses
- Independent / supplementary prescriber
- Masters in clinical pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy including experience in HIV and Sexual Health
- Experience must include a solid ground in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines' information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing).
- Previous experience in delivering training and education.
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Working within HIV/Sexual Health clinics / MDT
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems
- Demonstrates awareness and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda
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).
