We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Medicines Information pharmacist to join and lead our Medicines Advice team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Our Medicines Information service provides advice on all aspects of medicines use, and aims to support the safe, clinically effective and efficient use of medicines. In addition, you will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a speciality as well as supporting directorate work and Drug and Therapeutics Committee submissions.
GOSH is an exciting place to work at the cutting edge of medicines use for children globally. The pharmacy department is well regarded and holds a host of expertise. You will work with inspirational colleagues across clinical directorates to deliver high quality medicines advice. There is the opportunity to build your professional network and reputation both locally and internationally as we look to review and expand our Medicines Information services.
You will be integral to our specialist Paediatric Medicines Governance Team, and therefore, have:
* Superb communication and interpersonal skills
* An analytical approach to literature searching and evaluation
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* An exceptional attitude to being part of a team
You will have experience and knowledge in providing a Medicines Information service and some experience of paediatrics would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
* Driving forward high quality and impactful Medicines Information for healthcare professional colleagues, patients and their families.
* Co-ordinating and managing the provision of the Medicines Advice/Information (MI) service, including the interpretation of highly complex clinical questions from all members of Trust staff and the provision of medicines advice based on this interpretation to national standards.
* Championing and promoting the GOSH Medicines Information service both within the Trust and externally.
* Supporting and developing drug evaluations by undertaking evidence reviews for the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) when required.
* Participating in the development, review and maintenance of the Trust Drug Formulary in order to facilitate the safe, effective and cost effective use of medication within the Trust.
* Leading on medicines related Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) on behalf of the department, including liaising with the Patient Advisory Liaison (PALs) team, management of the GOSH internet PILs site, and writing and reviewing medicines PILs.
* Contributing to and participating in the Trust activity on the development, review and implementation of the Trust medicine guidelines working with the Lead Pharmacist (M-SIG) and fellow medicines management team.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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 documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
* MPharm/ BPharm or BSc (Pharmacy)
* Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council to practice in England
* Evidence portfolio to demonstrate mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
* Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent E A
Desirable
* Attendance at the National MI training course
* Member of a Professional Body (i.e. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* Experience providing clinical pharmacy services with some experience (desirable) of paediatrics
* Experience and knowledge in providing a Medicines Information service
* Experience of providing/discussing contentious and/or sensitive information to GPs and/or the general public
* Policy and service development
* Experience as tutor/supervisor for pharmacists undertaking postgraduate courses or pre-registration pharmacists
* Teaching/ training skills
* Knowledge and experience in the use of medicines in specialist area such as paediatrics
Desirable
* Project management
* Experience in management of a Medicines information department
* Line management of other Pharmacy staff
Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
* Time management, problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to influence other professionals
* Ability to lead and motivate a team
* Training and supervising staff
* Ability to apply risk management and clinical governance principles to the Medicines Advice service
* Analysis of highly complex information relating to Medicines Advice and medicines management
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
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