13 Oct
St Georges Nhs Trust
Tooting
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancer services at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a positive attitude.
With nearly 8,500 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London, serving a population of 1.3 million across the region. We are a provider of local services,
a centre for specialist care and a world-class teaching hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients.
The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from
senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further
postgraduate education.
Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.
In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator.
The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience of working and influencing in a multidisciplinary team and an independent prescribing qualification are essential.
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.
As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.
The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4’s ‘24 Hours in A&E;’ programme.
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This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024
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▶️ Lead Pharmacist- Cancer Services | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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