Specialist Pharmacist

Job Summary

Specialist pharmacist, Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew''s Hospital. Band 7. Hours: 37.5 a week. Fixed term 12 months. This is an exciting role supporting the development of a world class pharmacy service within the Barts Heart and Thorax Centre and across the cardiovascular CAG. This fixed term opportunity will support the provision of a 7-day clinical pharmacy service to several cardiac specialties, cardiology, cardiothoracic, GUCH, pre-admission clinics and primary care work. You will encounter opportunities for personal development as our cardiac services merge into a single, world class integrated cardiovascular centre. You will work closely with medical and nursing staff on a wide range of medicines management matters to optimise medicines use within the trust for patients with cardiovascular disease.Main duties

Support the lead pharmacist for cardiovascular services in providing responsible, safe and cost-effective prescribing within the networks.Optimise patient outcomes, minimise adverse reactions, and improve medicines safety.Deliver the broader Medicines Optimisation and Governance Strategy across the Trust, primarily through leadership of clinical staff and the publication and implementation of guidelines and procedures to encourage best practice.About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, a leading healthcare provider with a vision to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation. We are committed to inclusive working environments and WeCare values.Job Details

Employer: Barts Health NHS TrustLocation: St Bartholomew''s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BESalary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum (Band 7, Agenda for Change)Contract: Fixed term, 12 monthsWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingUK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the GPhC.Qualifications

EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhCCertificate in General Pharmacy Practice / equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent experienceDesirableIndependent prescribing qualificationPostgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level)Experience

EssentialExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient careExperience appraising staff and giving feedbackSignificant experience as a clinical pharmacy practitioner in an acute hospital NHS settingDesirableExperience delivering hospital-based clinical service within cardiac services at Band 7 level or equivalentExperience leading and implementing service improvement and change projectsExperience leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projectsAbility to undertake quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPDSkills

EssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to follow written procedures under pressureNumeracy and complex calculation skillsPlanning, prioritising and organising skillsAccurate documentation and attention to detailEffective problem-solving skillsClinical and managerial critical appraisal skills for adopting new therapiesIT literate; intermediate IT skills and data entryDesirableManagement of risk in clinical use of medicinesAbility to deliver staff trainingDisclosures

This post is subject to DBS checks. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. UK registration required. Details on criminal records and overseas applicants are provided in the original job ..... full job details .....