Job summary
Are you a clinical pharmacist looking for a new opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills? The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust could be the place for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist with a passion for Medicines Information & Medicines Optimisation to join our team asthe Lead Medicines Information, Formulary and Pathways Pharmacist.
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our senior team, who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward . You will have excellent organisational and people skills and the ability to work with and influence staff within the Trust and across North East London ICB.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of senior Pharmacy team, delivering a high quality Medicines Information service to clinical staff and patients, whilst developing effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary setting both at the Trust and the wider North East London ICB.
In addition to being the lead for MI, they will represent Homerton at the North East London Formulary and Pathways Group (NELFPG) and they will be the secretary of the Trust's Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC). The rolewill be central to ensuring the rapid and efficient implementation of the latest evidence-based guidelines across the Trust for the benefit of patients.
The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy services, be involved in the training and development of trainee pharmacists, technical staff and junior pharmacists and will line manage several staff.
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with a substantial track record providing Medicines Information services, excellent time management skills, a proven ability to introduce new drugs into a formulary and extensive experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting. They will have successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or have equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC registered
- Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards IP)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
- Aptitude for training and motivating others
- To be an effective leader for a small team of pharmacists/technicians
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and an ability to effectively prioritise
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem-solve
- Able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation) with a range of HCPs and patients.
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of best practice and legal requirements relating to medicines storage and use within Hospital Pharmacy
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office incl. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to take accurate minutes and ability to summarise complex discussions
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as a hospital clinical Pharmacist for adult medicine.
- Experience of regular participation in MDT meetings
- Significant experience of working in a Medicines Information service and proficient use of Mi Databank.
- Innovation or service development experience
- Experience of developing and updating SOPs / Policies.
- Experience of staff management
- Teaching and training of pharmacy staff
- Experience dealing with medicines recalls/patient safety alerts
- Experience supporting new drug applications for formulary consideration.
- Audit and report writing experience
Desirable
- Teaching and training of other health care professionals
- Change management experience
- Experience managing a hospital formulary
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and clinical pharmacy services
- Awareness of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
- Understanding of NICE Technology Appraisal and implementation process
- Knowledge of acute pharmaceutical care issues
- Awareness of quality and risk-management issues
- Understanding of medicines temperature monitoring systems
- Understanding of supply chain challenges
Desirable
- Drug budget analysis and directorate reporting
- Horizon scanning
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of the Trust Values
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic approach to changing and developing pharmacy services and the roles of pharmacy staff
- Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
- Able to concentrate on highly complex matters (business case development/report writing, pharmacy activity analysis, drug query answering, checking of dispensed prescriptions etc) despite frequent interruptions.
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement and commitment to the continuous development of staff and self
- Willing to take on new projects
- Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
- Able to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC registered
- Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards IP)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
- Aptitude for training and motivating others
- To be an effective leader for a small team of pharmacists/technicians
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and an ability to effectively prioritise
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem-solve
- Able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation) with a range of HCPs and patients.
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of best practice and legal requirements relating to medicines storage and use within Hospital Pharmacy
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office incl. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to take accurate minutes and ability to summarise complex discussions
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as a hospital clinical Pharmacist for adult medicine.
- Experience of regular participation in MDT meetings
- Significant experience of working in a Medicines Information service and proficient use of Mi Databank.
- Innovation or service development experience
- Experience of developing and updating SOPs / Policies.
- Experience of staff management
- Teaching and training of pharmacy staff
- Experience dealing with medicines recalls/patient safety alerts
- Experience supporting new drug applications for formulary consideration.
- Audit and report writing experience
Desirable
- Teaching and training of other health care professionals
- Change management experience
- Experience managing a hospital formulary
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and clinical pharmacy services
- Awareness of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
- Understanding of NICE Technology Appraisal and implementation process
- Knowledge of acute pharmaceutical care issues
- Awareness of quality and risk-management issues
- Understanding of medicines temperature monitoring systems
- Understanding of supply chain challenges
Desirable
- Drug budget analysis and directorate reporting
- Horizon scanning
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of the Trust Values
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic approach to changing and developing pharmacy services and the roles of pharmacy staff
- Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
- Able to concentrate on highly complex matters (business case development/report writing, pharmacy activity analysis, drug query answering, checking of dispensed prescriptions etc) despite frequent interruptions.
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement and commitment to the continuous development of staff and self
- Willing to take on new projects
- Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
- Able to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service.
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).
