This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the pharmacy clinical team for 1 year (maternity cover). This fantastic opportunity is for those who have a passion for advancing our clinical pharmacy services.
With the support of the lead pharmacist for clinical services and the principal pharmacist for clinical services, the successful candidate will lead initiatives to optimise patient care in the trust. This position represents a significant opportunity for professional growth and impact within our team.
The post is fully based at Ealing site, however there may be some occasions where the post holder is expected to visit the other sites for meetings, training, etc.
Main duties of the job
* To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate general clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives and priorities agreed between the post holder, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Services Manager in order to ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of medicines.
* To be a valued member of the clinical pharmacy team, work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams to provide a consistently highly specialist pharmaceutical service to patients on acute wards as well as palliative patients within Meadow House Hospice.
* To provide a consistently highly pharmaceutical service for patients within a range of areas within the acute hospital wherever needed as well as being a link pharmacist for Meadow House Hospice in line with Trust and national standards, in order to meet all Clinical Governance requirements.
* To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the department and wider teams to ensure optimal medicines usage and value for money.
* To provide a framework for the safe, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within the Trust, by developing procedures, policies and guidelines, and participating in clinical audit.
* To participate in multidisciplinary ward-based education and training of junior doctors, pharmacists and nursing staff.
* To provide daily ward visits to acute wards as well as Meadow House Hospice, inputting on appropriate guidelines and attend MDT ward rounds.
* To provide regular support to the dispensary.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
* Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
* St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
* Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
* Relevant hospital experience
Desirable
* MSC
* Previous publications in national journals
* Independent Prescriber
* Previous experience as a tutor or mentor
Interview Proforma
Essential
* Wide range of ward pharmacy experience
* Training, mentorship, supervision of staff
* Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage workload
* Evidence of time management skills
Desirable
* Management of people, systems and change
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Ealing Hospital
Uxbridge Road
London
UB1 3HW
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