Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Critical Care and Surgery

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, patient-focused clinical pharmacist with relevant specialist knowledge and good management and leadership skills. The post-holder will manage the Pharmacy staff resource and service provision and lead in all aspects of medicines optimisation to the critical care and surgical specialist areas across the Trust.

Attention to detail as well as the ability to see the wider picture is called for in this challenging and demanding role. The post-holder will further develop well-established clinical pharmacy services in these areas. This includes opportunities to optimise medicines for patients before surgery, at discharge and during admission when there is a high reliance of clinical pharmacy expertise.

The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable, quality, patient centred service with empathy, enthusiasm and commitment. It prides itself in being forward thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with the clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

• Main hospital site will be Hillingdon Hospital and to lead, develop and deliver clinical pharmacy service provision for the critical care and surgical speciality.
• To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken.
• To lead on pharmacy aspects associated with parental nutrition
• Working with other pharmacy staff and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and economic use of medicines.
• Leadership, management and directorate/service support roles.
• To line manage and support more junior pharmacists in the listed directorates including support for day to day pharmacy operations for the site.
• To take full part in clinical/dispensary rota and bank holidays duties.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

Benefits of working with us:

• Opportunity to complete fully funded post-graduate diploma in pharmacy practice - we support the Keele University distance learning diploma, other diplomas can be supported.
• Opportunity to complete fully funded Independent Prescribing (IP) course
• Band 7 pharmacists post-diploma will be supported in completing their IP
• Access to further training and development opportunities as a rotational pharmacist
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) if you are new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days plus bank holidays
• On-site nursery, welcoming all children aged between six weeks to five years, including those with special needs. Opening times 7.00am to 6.00pm. Staff discounted rates are offered on fees.
• Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities.
• Occupational Health Department which promotes and protects the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the trust.
• NHS Pension Scheme - providing a range of benefits including life assurance.