Great Ormond Street Hospital is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare and together with our research partner, the UCL Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic biomedical research centre specialising in paediatrics.We are looking for a highly motivated clinical paediatric pharmacist to provide specialist pharmaceutical services to the cardiac ward, HDU & highly specialised services. This post is required to meet the needs of our expanding clinical work within cardiac services & cardiothoracic surgery. The successful candidate will work on cardiac ward, HDU & CICU with the highly specialised services. They will be working closely with the medicines management technician, patients and families as well as nursing and medical teams. Key responsibilities will involve screening medications for discharge, medication counselling, clinical audit, supporting implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols and pharmacy induction for new medical and nursing ward staff.Interview date: Jan 7th 2025

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a clinical pharmaceutical service to the cardiac ward and day ward, promoting safe and cost effective use of medicines. This includes attending ward rounds, working with the cardiac pharmacy technician to ensure timely dispensing and delivery of TTAs, counselling parents/carers, and training of medical and nursing staff
• To deliver a clinical pharmaceutical service to the cardiothoracic transplant ward rounds on the cardiac intensive care unit when required with support from Principal Pharmacist
• To support the senior specialist pharmacist for cardiac services and the pulmonary hypertension service when needed
• To support the Principal Pharmacist in developing and reviewing prescribing guidelines specific to cardiology, taking into account all relevant local and national policies and procedures.
• To participate in the teaching/training of pre-registration and rotational pharmacists, nursing and medical staff as appropriate
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit in the pharmacy department and within the speciality unit
• To act as educational facilitator for junior pharmacists

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
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC
• Post-graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience providing a clinical pharmacy service to cardiac patients
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics

Desirable

• An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of cardiology
• Experience with audit and ward QI projects

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to show initiative and problem solve
• Time management skills
• Ability to train and supervise staff
• Computer skills including use of EPMA, Power Point, Excel

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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