This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further develop their career, leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Children and Women Services at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have excellent communication skills and be confident to provide training and guidance to the multidisciplinary team.
The Pharmacy team is highly regarded in the Trust and has close to 300 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and further postgraduate education. Furthermore, we are constantly expanding our pool of non-medical prescribing pharmacists. We support pharmacists to pursue opportunities in research to further expand their portfolio.
Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. We have four satellite dispensaries, attached to specialist areas to promote efficient dispensing.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
· Work as a clinical support for clinicians, nurses and pharmacy peers across relevant specialties.
· Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
· Work as an expert pharmacist within neonatal, paediatric and women teams, contributing to advanced decision making.
· Active member of the relevant Care Groups in ensuring effective and safe use of medicines.
• Contribute toapharmacystrategyandoperationalplantomeettheneedsoftheorganisation
· Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
· To participate in research and audit.
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.
As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.
St Georges University Hospital has a long and proud history in providing specialist children’s services. We currently provide an integrated mix of secondary care and specialist services to children of Wandsworth, Merton and South West London, Surrey and further afield.
Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Jan 2025
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