We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our existing patient focused team of rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a wealth of clinical experience to take the next step in their career or those with an interest in specialist paediatric service.

You will initially have an opportunity to gain extensive experience in caring for children looked after by children's cancer & immunology services (including paediatric haematology / oncology and BMT for both NHS and private patients) following which they may be able to move into a number of specialist rotations, including a variety of therapeutic areas such as Surgery, Intensive Care, PN, General Medicines (e.g., Neurology, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic/Gastroenterology and Rheumatology/Dermatology). Candidates will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical pharmaceutical service within the specialties to promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines. This includes attending ward rounds, ward meetings and the homecare delivery service to patients for the relevant units.
• To monitor prescribing practices in the units and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines.
• To support the Senior Specialist Pharmacists in developing and reviewing prescribing guidelines within the units, taking into account all relevant local and national policies and procedures
• To deputise for the Senior Specialist Pharmacists in attending unit meetings, clinical governance meetings and reviewing monthly drug expenditure where appropriate
• To prepare critical appraisals on new or unlicensed medicines for formal submissions to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and NCL Joint Formulary Committee.
• To provide dispensary support to ensure timely turnaround of in-patient and discharge medicines for patients within the specialities.
• To liaise with the Operational Manager, Senior Pharmacists in Dispensary and Manufacturing to identify issues and implement processes to ensure efficient and smooth delivery of medicines to the wards
• 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

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

• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience providing a clinical service to specialist area(s) e.g. cancer, general medicine, ICU, PN etc.
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable

• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
• Use of EPIC, e-prescribing systems
• Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
• An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
• Time management, problem solving
• Excellent organisational skills
• Training and supervising staff
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills

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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