Job summary
Role: Principal Pharmacist - Quality Assurance (QA)
Location: Leaders in Oncology (LOC), part of the Harley Street Campus, Central London
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, with flexibility to support on weekends dependent on service needs
Salary: Competitive dependent on skills & experience, including fantastic benefits such as Private Healthcare, cycle to work schemes, season ticket loans and more.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Pharmacist with experience in Quality Assurance to join our Pharmacy Team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site, currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC.
Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from to Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and leading on the provision of a high quality, patient focused, quality assurance (QA) pharmacy service which consistently meets regulatory requirements.
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 Principal Pharmacist 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading the QA pharmacy team and provide senior strategic leadership on all aspects of quality assurance in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and preparation in HCA aseptic services.
To lead with respect to all quality and regulatory aspects of design, commissioning and maintenance of HCA aseptic units. To work with and support the accountable pharmacist who is responsible for all aspects of the services within all HCA aseptic preparation units. The duties of the Accountable Pharmacist include the approval of all systems of work and documentation used in HCA units.
To be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the pharmaceutical quality management system, to underpin the principles of medication safety and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
You will lead on service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)
You will be integral in developing and providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading the QA pharmacy team and provide senior strategic leadership on all aspects of quality assurance in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and preparation in HCA aseptic services.
To lead with respect to all quality and regulatory aspects of design, commissioning and maintenance of HCA aseptic units. To work with and support the accountable pharmacist who is responsible for all aspects of the services within all HCA aseptic preparation units. The duties of the Accountable Pharmacist include the approval of all systems of work and documentation used in HCA units.
To be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the pharmaceutical quality management system, to underpin the principles of medication safety and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
You will lead on service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)
You will be integral in developing and providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' hospital experience, as a Quality Assurance Pharmacist in Aseptics
- Experience of working with Information systems and electronic prescribing systems
- Experience working with licensed and unlicensed Aspetic units
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit with proven track records of validation and service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm in Clinical Pharmacy
- Additional post graduate clinical qualifications e.g. Diploma in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' hospital experience, as a Quality Assurance Pharmacist in Aseptics
- Experience of working with Information systems and electronic prescribing systems
- Experience working with licensed and unlicensed Aspetic units
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit with proven track records of validation and service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm in Clinical Pharmacy
- Additional post graduate clinical qualifications e.g. Diploma in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
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).
