HCA Healthcare UK

Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

The closing date is 23 May 2025

Job summary

We have a exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year. We have a spacious, modern 18 bed unit within PICU (which has expanded from 9 beds and still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatment all of which is medically supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7.

Above all else, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you'll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork! Offering you the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy with main focus on PICU but not exclusively, other services may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services(no aseptic at the Portland) , risk management and clinical governance; quality improvement project and training of junior staff.This role will be ward based with ad-hoc dispensary cover when required.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a permanent employee at HCA Healthcare, youll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0046492

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Leading and developing specialist services to Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Leading on drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system

  • Leading on and developing drug validation and configuration for Meditech

  • Expanse prescribing system

  • Providingexpert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU

  • Participating in clinical auditsand transformation projects

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Leading and developing specialist services to Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Leading on drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system

  • Leading on and developing drug validation and configuration for Meditech

  • Expanse prescribing system

  • Providingexpert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU

  • Participating in clinical auditsand transformation projects

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 24 months experience in a hospital setting, post qualification

Desirable

  • Experience covering PICU/NICU specialties
  • Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, womens health, critical care, cardiology and enteral nutrition

Qualifications

Essential

  • MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 24 months experience in a hospital setting, post qualification

Desirable

  • Experience covering PICU/NICU specialties
  • Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, womens health, critical care, cardiology and enteral nutrition

Qualifications

Essential

  • MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Alexandra Maslen

alexandra.maslen@hcahealthcare.co.uk

02038600336

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0046492

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


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