15 Oct
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
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 'can do' positive attitude.
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 Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
Key activities of the post holder will be to : o Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services including independent prescribing Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision In conjunction with the Team Leader,
manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline 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 multi-disciplinary team and an independent prescribing qualification are essential.
About us
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharmS)
- Formal management training
- Diploma Tutor Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking
Desirable
Experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
Desirable
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
▶️ Lead Pharmacist- Cancer Services
🖊️ St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London