Job summary Whipps Cross hospital has been a healthcare cornerstone in East London. Serving a vibrant community of over 350,000 people from Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Epping Forest and beyond. Our comprehensive services ranging from general inpatient care to specialised maternity services and a 24/7 Emergency department, ensure that every patient receives care tailored to their needs. The Barts Pharmacy Department are looking for a dynamic and energetic individual who is ambitious and forward-thinking with clinical experience in acute and emergency medicine to join our Pharmacy team at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The post holder will provide highly specialist and advanced clinical and professional pharmaceutical services to patients admitted to the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit and acute medicine with support to the Emergency Department to promote the optimised, safe and cost-effective use of medicines. You will be a core member of the pharmacy team and the Trust's acute and emergency care team, providing professional pharmaceutical governance, medicines safety, medicines information, medicines finance, education and training and medicines optimisation support to the team and the service's patients. The post holder will be supported to further develop both your clinical skills and your abilities as an advanced clinical practitioner. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing a seamless 7-day working schedule, ensuring continuous pharmaceutical support and enhancing patient care. The goal is to develop a 7 day Pharmacy service across the acute and emergency areas and the post holder, along with other team members, would work towards supporting a flexible working pattern across 7 days. This would be negotiated with the post holder. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communications skills who demonstrate a patient-centred focus and compassionate and collaborative leadership. You will require excellent prioritisation skills and have a passion for service review and quality improvement. As a valued member of our team, you'll be part of a culture that values communication, patient-centred care, and collaborative leadership. We welcome individuals who share our commitment to excellence. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of professional growth while making a real difference in people's lives, Whipps Cross University Hospital is the place for you. For an informal conversation please contact Manpreet Randhawa on manpreet.randhawanhs.net (Associate Director of Pharmacy, WCUH) or Jennifer Chan on jennifer.chan2nhs.net (Deputy Head of Pharmacy, WCUH ). About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-6967537WXH Job locations Whipps Cross Hospital London E11 1NR Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent Independent prescribing qualification, or willing to work towards Desirable MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Expereince Essential Significant experience post registration in a hospital based clinical post Proven experience of good performance in previous posts Previous evaluations or reviews of medicines Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting through training others e.g. pre-registration / foundation training pharmacists/other staff groups Desirable Experience of providing prescribing advice to general practice Experience of working at interfaces of care Experience of working with electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems Experience of successfully managing staff, performing appraisals and giving feedback Experience delivering care in acute medicines specialties in a ward setting Knowledge Essential Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Knowledge of drug and therapeutics at Diploma level or equivalent Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management Desirable Knowledge of interface issues relevant to the patient group Knowledge of risk management issues relevant to the patient group and root cause analysis Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail Effective verbal and written communication skills Assertive, diplomatic, persuasive with ability to negotiate. Demonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Data analysis skills Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines Demonstrates initiative to work independently and as part of a team Demonstrates critical appraisal skills IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Demonstrates effective customer service skills Good team worker Evidence of good ward practice Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients and their loved ones Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training Effective pharmaceutical care skills. Ability to motivate and act as a role model Ability to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload Ability to identify when advice needs to be sought Reflective practice skills Other Essential DBS - Enhanced check with a check of the barred lists required as patient facing may interact with adults / children Reliable with a good attendance record Flexibility with regards to working hours for late, early meetings and 7 day working Demonstrable commitment to CPD Highly motivated and reliable Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust Ability to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays or backup oncall duties (as required by the department Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent Independent prescribing qualification, or willing to work towards Desirable MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Expereince Essential Significant experience post registration in a hospital based clinical post Proven experience of good performance in previous posts Previous evaluations or reviews of medicines Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting through training others e.g. pre-registration / foundation training pharmacists/other staff groups Desirable Experience of providing prescribing advice to general practice Experience of working at interfaces of care Experience of working with electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems Experience of successfully managing staff, performing appraisals and giving feedback Experience delivering care in acute medicines specialties in a ward setting Knowledge Essential Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Knowledge of drug and therapeutics at Diploma level or equivalent Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management Desirable Knowledge of interface issues relevant to the patient group Knowledge of risk management issues relevant to the patient group and root cause analysis Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail Effective verbal and written communication skills Assertive, diplomatic, persuasive with ability to negotiate. Demonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Data analysis skills Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines Demonstrates initiative to work independently and as part of a team Demonstrates critical appraisal skills IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Demonstrates effective customer service skills Good team worker Evidence of good ward practice Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients and their loved ones Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training Effective pharmaceutical care skills. Ability to motivate and act as a role model Ability to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload Ability to identify when advice needs to be sought Reflective practice skills Other Essential DBS - Enhanced check with a check of the barred lists required as patient facing may interact with adults / children Reliable with a good attendance record Flexibility with regards to working hours for late, early meetings and 7 day working Demonstrable commitment to CPD Highly motivated and reliable Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust Ability to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays or backup oncall duties (as required by the department 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Whipps Cross Hospital London E11 1NR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)