16 Oct
University College London Hospitals
London
Job description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
The Pharmacy department is responsible for the delivery of a range of pharmacy services to the neurology, neurosurgery, and adult metabolic services.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a pioneering hospital which is expanding and developing new areas in research, service development and education.
You will be part of the Queen Square clinical pharmacist team rotating through general Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Multiple sclerosis services working in, and contributing to,
multidisciplinary patient care at all levels covering ward and dispensary activities.
You will participate in audit and project work, developing key skills as you progress.
There will be opportunity in participating and undertaking research projects which will be supported by the wider UCLH Centre for Medicines Optimisation Research and Education (CMORE) team
Main duties of the job
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is the United Kingdom’s oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital.
We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS foundation Trust (UCLH) and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology.
The NHNN is a leading centre for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with a wide range of conditions such as Epilepsy, MS, Alzheimer's, Stroke, and head injuries.
Most of the Neurology and Neurosurgery services are provided from within the NHNN. The hospital comprises 250 inpatient beds including a specialist neurology and neurosurgery ICU,
two busy outpatient departments and a Day Care Centre.
We also provide a pharmacy service to the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit, a treatment centre for adolescents and adults with inherited metabolic diseases.
We are one of the designated national lysosomal storage disease centres.
The pharmacy team is well integrated into clinical practice and works closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other ward staff to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy support for inpatients and outpatients.
Essential Requirements :
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer care
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Good Timekeeping and prioritisation skills
Previous experience in neurology is not essential but desirable.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites :
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.
It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH.
We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
▶️ Clinical Pharmacist – Neurology and Neurosurgery
🖊️ University College London Hospitals
📍 London