Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.Registered pharmacists and registered trainee pharmacists are invited to apply for the post.
The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for Band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.
If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards
- To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
- To deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota.
- To cover for other pharmacists in their absence.
- To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at local and Trust wide level under direction of the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.
- To act as a Practice Supervisor in the training and education of pre-registration pharmacists.
- To participate in the pharmacy on-call service (Emergency Duty Cover, bank holiday rotas) and a Saturday service at the St Charles Hospital site.
About us
CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. In the Trust's CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards
- To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
- To deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota.
- To cover for other pharmacists in their absence.
- To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at local and Trust wide level under direction of the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.
- To act as a Practice Supervisor in the training and education of pre-registration pharmacists.
- To participate in the pharmacy on-call service (Emergency Duty Cover, bank holiday rotas) and a Saturday service at the St Charles Hospital site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards
- To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
- To deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota.
- To cover for other pharmacists in their absence.
- To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at local and Trust wide level under direction of the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.
- To act as a Practice Supervisor in the training and education of pre-registration pharmacists.
- To participate in the pharmacy on-call service (Emergency Duty Cover, bank holiday rotas) and a Saturday service at the St Charles Hospital site.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Master's Degree in pharmacy
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge
- To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS
- Ability to plan and prioritise work and organise self or others to ensure and efficient use of time
- To have an understanding of the audit cycle and its role in service improvement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to apply knowledge and skills to clinical practice
- Assertiveness skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of national and local Trust priorities
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year
- Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting.
- To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles.
- Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with other healthcare professionals
- Experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Master's Degree in pharmacy
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge
- To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS
- Ability to plan and prioritise work and organise self or others to ensure and efficient use of time
- To have an understanding of the audit cycle and its role in service improvement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to apply knowledge and skills to clinical practice
- Assertiveness skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understanding of national and local Trust priorities
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year
- Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting.
- To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles.
- Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with other healthcare professionals
- Experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff
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).
