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Location: HCA UK at The Christie Private Care – Manchester, Greater Manchester
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full time
Job Reference: 0045495
Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Surgery
Site: The Christie Private Care and The Wilmslow Hospital and associated satellite units
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with on call cover at weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits.
We’re looking for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care and The Wilmslow Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. HCA Healthcare UK has developed a dedicated private centre in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
The Christie Private Care treats private patients with a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day case and outpatient treatment all on one site. The Wilmslow Hospital is a state of the art Ambulatory Surgical Centre dealing with a range of diagnostic and day case surgical procedures. The role will support the opening of new outpatient and Urgent Care centers.
As a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and leading on the provision of a high quality, patient focused, clinical pharmacy service which consistently meets the needs of all service users.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead, develop and oversee the delivery of a pharmacy service that is proactive and responsive to the needs of patients and service users.
2. Identify, develop and implement effective solutions to assure the delivery of evidence-based pharmaceutical care, ensuring a safe, effective and efficient pharmacy service.
3. Oversee the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical service including prescription monitoring and supply, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling, including promoting collaborative working with key stakeholders e.g. participation in ward rounds/ handover meetings as appropriate.
4. Manage the clinical development and training of all clinical pharmacy colleagues and support medicines related education and training of the wider clinical teams (nursing, medical etc.).
5. Act as a mentor/tutor for clinical pharmacists on post graduate programmes.
6. Monitor adherence to departmental Key Performance Indicators.
7. Support the Pharmacy manager in investigating any customer queries and complaints in line with corporate policy.
What you’ll bring:
1. MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
2. Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent clinical experience).
3. Extensive experience within a hospital pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacist.
4. Previous management experience is essential.
5. Understanding of the GPhC revalidation requirements and up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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