Band 7 Senior Pharmacist- Pharmacy Production

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Chipping Barnet seeks a skilled hospital pharmacist to manage SACT releases, supervise staff, and uphold the Pharmaceutical Quality System. Candidates must hold an MPharm and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The role values effective communication and a collaborative team approach, offering significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience working in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in Aseptic Services and Oncology/Haematology.
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given if challenged.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the release of SACT and PN from the production unit.
• Supervise and train staff effectively.
• Manage and develop the Pharmaceutical Quality System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good time management

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Post-graduate education (e.g., clinical diploma)

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties

• Be responsible for the release of SACT and PN from Barnet Hospital's Section 10 exempt Production Unit
• Involve themselves with the day-to-day supervision and management of staff as well as their training
• Get involved with managing and developing various aspects of the Pharmaceutical Quality System including but not limited to SOP writing, deviation management, change control, validation activities and audits

Key skills and qualities required from the successful candidate include an attention to detail, good time management skills and the ability to work in an organised manner. They will also be able to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with other individuals as well as be self-aware and take on board feedback.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent or BPharm for those qualified before 2002.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Currently undertaking post-graduate education e.g. clinical diploma, PTQA or having completed one of these.

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience working in hospital pharmacy (preregistration year spent in hospital service is eligible).
• Comprehensive Band 6 rotation, including Aseptic Services & Oncology/Haematology
• Broad based clinical experience.

Desirable

• Experience of training or managing others

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective pharmaceutical skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands.
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, others and workload.

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical audit/practice research
• Tutoring and teaching ability.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving.

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills.

Others

Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance.
• Enthusiastic, well motivated, hardworking.
• Available to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and shifts.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/