Senior Clinical Pharmacist UHL

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Job summary

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At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) our success starts with you. All of our staff has been involved in developing our values. We believe that they make LGT a better place for patients and staff alike.

This post is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant NHS Trust in the heart of South East London. As one of the busiest A&E departments in London, LGT's main focus has always been patient care and this is maintained by the hard-working and passionate team here at LGT.

We have vacancies at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth, Woolwich.

Main duties of the job

At LGT we are currently seeking a highly motivated, resourceful clinical pharmacist to join our energetic and well-motivated team. Interested candidates will have a breadth of clinical experience at Band 6 or 7 level having provided clinical services to a variety of wards and clinical areas.

Under the guidance and support of the lead clinical pharmacists, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing and improving pharmacy services whilst also providing professional cover and training to junior and pre-registration pharmacists.

Furthermore, the role will provide you with the opportunity to be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team where you can provide support for service development through projects, audits and education. Ongoing learning from specialists and senior pharmacists will offer an abundance of opportunities to improve your knowledge allowing you to attain the required skills for your personal development.

Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and have completed or be close to completion of a clinical postgraduate diploma.

About us

At LGT, our fully integrated electronic prescribing system in addition to unique in-house systems aim to help you to deliver excellent clinical care to your patients. To further enhance our clinical pharmacy service, we aim to support patients to get the most from their medicines, reduce medication safety risks, and develop the medicines optimisation skills of the wider clinical team. This post will include a strong focus on delivering near-patient care, and ensuring the safe transition of care with respect to medicines at the points of admission and discharge.

The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic senior and rotational pharmacists to enhance their experience in a variety of exciting rotations including Admissions, Frailty with antibiotics, Surgery and Critical Care, Surgery and Neurology, Specialist Medicine with High Cost Drugs and HIV and Women's.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Post Title: Senior Clinical Pharmacist

2. Grade: Band 7 (plus Emergency Duty Commitment (EDC))

3. Location: Base Site University Hospital Lewisham (for purposes of weekend working and on-call duty)

4. Job Purpose: To deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the named Trust directorate and act as a key member of the team in accordance with the objectives set between the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services and the Lead Pharmacists.To develop skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a lead clinical pharmacist.

5.1 Accountable to: Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

5.2 Responsible to: Lead Pharmacists

5.3 Supervises: Junior pharmacists / Trainee Pharmacists / Ward-Based Pharmacy Technicians / Undergraduate Pharmacy Students

5.4 Liaises with: All Pharmacy staffClinical staff on ward and specialist out-patient areasMedical and Nursing staffAll directoratesOther Healthcare Professionals

6. Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Practice6.1.1 To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to the named directorate to promotesafe, clinically effective and cost effective prescribing and use of medicines.6.1.2 To ensure the quality of patient care.6.1.3 To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist(s) in their absence.6.1.4 To support the ward based technicians in developing methods of improving medicines management to the directorates.6.1.5 To assist with the production / updating of local clinical guidelines relevant to the directorate.6.1.6 To participate in clinical and departmental audits, measure adherence to local and national guidelines and provide feedback to staff. High quality care for every patient, every day.6.1.7 To participate in relevant ward rounds in order to make pro-active interventions on drug related issues.6.1.8 To follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct.6.2 Education and Training6.2.1 To act as a tutor and educational facilitator for the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.6.2.2 To provide support when required for junior and Trainee Pharmacists during their rotations including provision of information, informal teaching and assessment of Trainee and Diploma competencies in General Pharmacy Practice.6.2.3 To provide teaching and training sessions on pharmacy related issues to pharmacy, ward and clinical staff.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. Post Title: Senior Clinical Pharmacist

2. Grade: Band 7 (plus Emergency Duty Commitment (EDC))

3. Location: Base Site University Hospital Lewisham (for purposes of weekend working and on-call duty)

4. Job Purpose: To deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the named Trust directorate and act as a key member of the team in accordance with the objectives set between the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services and the Lead Pharmacists.To develop skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a lead clinical pharmacist.

5.1 Accountable to: Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

5.2 Responsible to: Lead Pharmacists

5.3 Supervises: Junior pharmacists / Trainee Pharmacists / Ward-Based Pharmacy Technicians / Undergraduate Pharmacy Students

5.4 Liaises with: All Pharmacy staffClinical staff on ward and specialist out-patient areasMedical and Nursing staffAll directoratesOther Healthcare Professionals

6. Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Practice6.1.1 To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to the named directorate to promotesafe, clinically effective and cost effective prescribing and use of medicines.6.1.2 To ensure the quality of patient care.6.1.3 To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist(s) in their absence.6.1.4 To support the ward based technicians in developing methods of improving medicines management to the directorates.6.1.5 To assist with the production / updating of local clinical guidelines relevant to the directorate.6.1.6 To participate in clinical and departmental audits, measure adherence to local and national guidelines and provide feedback to staff. High quality care for every patient, every day.6.1.7 To participate in relevant ward rounds in order to make pro-active interventions on drug related issues.6.1.8 To follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct.6.2 Education and Training6.2.1 To act as a tutor and educational facilitator for the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.6.2.2 To provide support when required for junior and Trainee Pharmacists during their rotations including provision of information, informal teaching and assessment of Trainee and Diploma competencies in General Pharmacy Practice.6.2.3 To provide teaching and training sessions on pharmacy related issues to pharmacy, ward and clinical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate the intention to complete within 12 months of being in post
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Qualification in Independent Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrate experience in clinical pharmacy practice - range of specialities
• Supervision and training of others
• Examples of clinical audit and literature evaluations

Desirable

• A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Previous experience delivering formal education and training sessions
• Development of evidence based guidelines.
• Previous experience screening and managing high cost drug prescriptions

Knowledge & Skill

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan own work
• Ability to work effectively, positively and calmly under pressure and prioritise workload alone and as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating skills

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate the intention to complete within 12 months of being in post
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Qualification in Independent Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrate experience in clinical pharmacy practice - range of specialities
• Supervision and training of others
• Examples of clinical audit and literature evaluations

Desirable

• A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Previous experience delivering formal education and training sessions
• Development of evidence based guidelines.
• Previous experience screening and managing high cost drug prescriptions

Knowledge & Skill

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan own work
• Ability to work effectively, positively and calmly under pressure and prioritise workload alone and as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating skills

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High St

London

SE13 6LH

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