Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous ophthalmic experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Senior Pharmacists in the delivery and development of high‑cost medicines therapies, clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation services across the division.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice on the safe, appropriate and cost‑effective use of medicines.
- Undertake regular audit to monitor and promote adherence to local and national guidance.
- Support and develop Trainee Pharmacists, Band 6 Pharmacists and other Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
- Work with the Associate Chief Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists, Nursing and Clinical Leads and relevant Pharmacy Leads on service developments and improvements to ensure Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users.
- Support the operational management of the Pharmacy services across Moorfields North.
Benefits
- Salary including High‑Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria:
- Taught Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
- 1 year pre‑registration /trainee pharmacist training
- Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria:
- Post Graduate Clinical Diploma/MSc in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria:
- Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
- Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
- Previous experience in supervising and/or managing pharmacy staff
- Previous experience of mentoring & training
- Clinical Audit experience
Desirable criteria:
- Policy/Procedure/ Guideline development
- Ophthalmology experience
- Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
- Previous experience of providing a specialised pharmacy service within homecare services or High‑Cost drugs
Knowledge
Essential criteria:
- Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
- Awareness of current issues affecting Pharmacy Procurement and medicines supply issues including within High‑Cost Therapies and Homecare Services.
- Understanding of complex medicine use and issues across the interface
- Understanding of Medicines Optimisation
Desirable criteria:
- Clinical Ophthalmology
- Surgical pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential criteria:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to manage highly complex problems related to medicine usage and analysis
- Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
- Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
- Time management skills - Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
- Influencing & negotiating skills
- Data analysis
- Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
- Computer literate – Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of applications: Word, Excel and Outlook
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria:
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Able to work under own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and sometimes hostile environment
- Able to motivate staff and others
- Assertive, innovative
- Reliable and punctual
- Be highly adaptive to changing circumstances and situations
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment, we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME and disabled candidates to ensure a representative workforce that provides quality, dignity and respect.
Applicants are advised to read all information on the advert, job description and supporting information before completing and submitting an application. Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
#J-18808-Ljbffr