About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery to cover maternity leave of the current post holder for 12 months. You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of pharmacy services to the neurology, neurosurgery and adult metabolic services. This is an opportunity to gain leadership experience in a pioneering hospital which is expanding and developing new areas in research, service development and education.
This is an exciting opportunity in a pioneering hospital which is expanding and developing new areas in research, service development and education
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a proactive and dynamic individual with substantial knowledge, skills, experience and expertise in Neurology to support and further develop the high quality pharmacy service to these areas.
The NHNN Pharmacy team provides a comprehensive range of services with the aimed at ensuring safe, effective, and economical use of medicines
o You will provide and develop clinical pharmacy services in accordance with objectives agreed with the Queen Square Principle Pharmacist an the Divisional Leadso You will act as a clinical role model to junior staff. providing professional leadership, support and guidance in clinical practiceo You will also work as part of our broader clinical pharmacy team and contribute to local and national initiatives to develop and enhance the pharmacy service and medicines management across the Trust.o You will contribute to the delivery of educational and developmental programmes, including the Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice, and our rotational programme for band 7 clinical pharmacists.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience Essential
Minimum of two years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner Four years post registration Clinical experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist neurology patients) BPharm degree or equivalent, and registration with Great Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Variety of clinical experience equivalent or working towards a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (DipGPP) Understanding of national pharmacy Priorities Identifies areas where non-doctor prescribing may be applicable to specialist practice Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others Maintains a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice
Desirable
six years post registration Clinical experience of specialist neurology and/or neurosurgical patients (inpatient and outpatient) Higher degree in clinical pharmacy or a relevant speciality Higher degree in clinical pharmacy or a relevant speciality Registered Supplementary or Independent Prescriber Identifies best practice
Management and Leadership Essential
Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities Experience in co-ordinating the day-to-day practice activities of others Identifies and meets appropriate measures of service Ability to analyse and critically appraise clinical and operational data Ability to utilise email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages to support routine work activity Collates data regarding service provision Ability to evaluate quality of own work, and that of junior colleagues Demonstrates initiative Ability to work autonomously The ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
Evidence of implementation of strategies aimed at meeting Trust and pharmacy priorities Experience in management of others Identifies novel ways of working to enhance services Ability to utilise database or other software packages to support and enhance work activity Evaluates service provision Identifies personal development needs, and those of junior colleagues Demonstrates innovation Delegates authority appropriately Ability to develop and implement risk management procedures
Clinical an Interpersonal Skills Essential
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills Ability to identify and prioritise own clinical workload Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options Ability to formulate suitable therapeutic solutions in areas of clinical uncertainty Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff Maintains standards of patient care Ability to identify and undertake clinical audit
Desirable
Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills Ability to identify and prioritise the delivery of clinical pharmacy services Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in neurology and neurosurgical patients Ability to influence senior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff including issues not directly related to clinical management Enhances the quality of patient Care Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Education & training skills Essential
Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable
Previous experience in delivering education and training in a multidisciplinary environment Ensures own training needs, and those of others are identified
Values Essential
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills The ability to identify and prioritise own clinical workload Demonstrates experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff Maintains standards of patient care Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the principles of clinical governance Ability to identify and undertake clinical audit Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to practice within neurology and neurosurgery, and respects confidentiality
Desirable
Demonstrates advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice Ability to influence senior pharmacy, nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff including issues not directly related to clinical management Enhances the quality of patient care Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of more diverse unavoidable pressures
Communication Essential
Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in neurology and neurosurgical patients
Research & development skills Essential
Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in neurology and neurosurgery Maintains a portfolio of practice
Desirable
Research & development skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements Essential
Participate in any designated rota cover for late duties, weekend and bank holiday duties, as required. Undertake other duties as specified by the Queen Square Principal pharmacist To be aware of and adhere to: UCLH Trust policies and procedures Section 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act Data Protection Act 1984 Other relevant legislation and agreed practice/policy At all times practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)