About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the medicine team at the Chelsea site of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. We provide clinical pharmacy services to the Acute Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Care and Emergency departments, as well as a range of specialties including Endocrinology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Care of the elderly. The post-holder will rotate between different specialities, taking responsibility for the provision of clinical services to a specialist team.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop clinical, managerial and leadership skills. Our department has a strong track record in successfully using a quality improvement approach to medicines optimisation with a significant portfolio of publications and awards. We provide a supportive learning environment and actively encourageparticipation in research and improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the role include:
To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Medicine Directorate. To provide clinical cover to AAU when necessary including participation in ward rounds. To support the development of junior pharmacy staff through teaching and supervision including pre-registration pharmacists and junior diploma students. To actively participate in improvement initiatives aimed at optimising medicines use and developing clinical services. To assist with directorate work including finance reports, DATIX reviews and processing homecare prescriptions.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top - performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service within the Emergency and Integrated Care (EIC) Directorate, ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines through prescription reviews, medicines optimisation, patient counselling, discharge planning and participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds. Support and develop medicines management initiatives by applying specialist pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and governance principles to improve patient outcomes and minimise medication-related risks. Communicate effectively with patients and wider healthcare professionals, making appropriate referrals and providing expert medicines advice when required. Contribute to leadership, service management and quality improvement agenda by supervising and mentoring junior staff, promoting evidence-based practice, participating in audit and research activities, supporting clinical pathway development and monitoring service performance. Maintain professional standards through ongoing education and training, adherence to legal and ethical frameworks, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and active participation in training and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training) Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or JBP Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / experience
Desirable
Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or JBP Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / experience Independent Prescribing
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Understanding of national and local priorities Awareness of and commitment to the clinical Governance Agenda Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Ability to cope within a busy environment
Personal Qualities Essential
Enthusiam for the position and a mature and positive approach
Desirable
Evidence of team working
Experience Essential
Experience in the medicine speciality and in acute medicine Education and Training of others Experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner, demonstrating appropriate level of competency as outlined in the GLCF Awareness of and Implementation of evidence-based medicine into practice
Desirable
Undertaken clinical audits of quality improvement projects to improve patient care
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fullham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)