About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered Pharmacist seeking a varied role with diverse rotations?
Look no further! We have an amazing opportunity for you to join our renowned London Trust and embark on an incredible career journey.
As our Resident Pharmacist, you will have the unique chance to work on a rotational basis across Charing Cross, Hammersmith, and St Mary's Hospitals, three prominent and renowned clinical and speciality sites in the heart of London. From ward-based environments to clinical trials, to our aseptic and dispensary areas, you'll showcase your pharmaceutical expertise and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
You will be resilient and have a growth mindset and fully embrace the nature of working in a challenging yet rewarding workplace. In your new role, you will play a pivotal part within our team and will be involved in making difficult and impactful decisions with some of the best experts in the field.
We will give you the opportunity to explore and enhance your pharmaceutical expertise, but you will also be developing your management, training, and leadership skills all whilst being supported by our incredible team!
If that is not enough to tempt you, we offer some fantastic perks, such as full support for the JPB diploma in general pharmacy practice and generous time off associated with the on-call service!
Experience the thrill of diverse our rotations, exceptional career growth, and a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
To review prescriptions for their clinical appropriateness, safety and legality as required by current legislation To provide a high quality, customer focused pharmaceutical service to in-patients, discharge patients, community clinics, and outlying nursing homes both within standard hours and out-of-hours. To provide inpatient and out-patient dispensing services to the Western Eye Hospital. To input prescription information using the Pharmacy Computer system. To dispense and supply drugs to patients (including using the automated dispensing system ('Robot'). To undertake the final technical accuracy check To provide evaluated pharmaceutical advice and information, to all health care professionals and patients of the Trust using on-line data bases and primary sources To help prepare extemporaneous non-sterile and sterile products (currently CXH and HH only) To uphold the security of drugs and the premises at all times To have a working knowledge of pharmacy stock control and ordering systems To collect and handle prescription monies according to the Government and Trust policies
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
One year's pre-registration training Minimum of 6 months' pharmacy work experience in UK hospital setting Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients Practical Clinical experience
Skills Essential
Good clinical practice knowledge Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management A good understanding of national and local priorities Good personal organisation and time management skills
Education Essential
Master's Degree in Pharmacy Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
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
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)