Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic Pharmacist to lead our pharmacy team in the development of a high quality and specialised pharmacy service to the Emergency Department and acute services.
The post holder will ensure that the quality of pharmacy services in Emergency and Acute Medicine is recognised as a lead nationally in line with the Trust objectives.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an excellent leadership and management skills, be flexible and work well leading a team with excellent problem-solving & time management skills. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. An independent prescribing qualification is essential. Successful candidates will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the development of the operational elements of the Emergency Department and the acute pharmacy service across the 3 sites at the Trust and will work with the team to ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs. The focus of this role will be to work with the senior pharmacy and multidisciplinary team to develop pharmacy services to provide optimal patient-centred care but will also include the implementation and monitoring of performance indicators to evaluate the contributions of the pharmacy team to the department in line with staffing, patient turnover and Trust priorities to ensure that departmental standards are met. It will also include the development of medicine-related policies and guidelines for the Trust relevant to acute medicine.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing healthcare services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma Pharmacy Practice
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Recognised management qualification
- Evidence of formal management training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical pharmacy experience in an acute setting
- Experience of managing a small team
- Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements
- Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist
- Demonstrates strategic thinking
Desirable
- Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal
- Evidence of collaborative regional work
- Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
- Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section.
- Experience with drug expenditure reporting
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff
- The ability to identify and manage risks.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
- Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice
- Ability to identify and prioritise service needs
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma Pharmacy Practice
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Recognised management qualification
- Evidence of formal management training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical pharmacy experience in an acute setting
- Experience of managing a small team
- Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements
- Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist
- Demonstrates strategic thinking
Desirable
- Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal
- Evidence of collaborative regional work
- Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
- Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section.
- Experience with drug expenditure reporting
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff
- The ability to identify and manage risks.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
- Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice
- Ability to identify and prioritise service needs
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.
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
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).
