Senior Specialist Pharmacist Immunology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Specialist Pharmacist for Immunology to develop clinical services and manage complex medicines. The role requires proven experience in hospital pharmacy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving health outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist areas of paediatrics.
• Experience in Immunology, BMT, Dermatology, or Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Specialist Pharmacist for Immunology.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to Immunology patients.
• Assist in the development of clinical guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education and Training

Education

GPHc registration

Clinical Diploma

Job description

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity to provide specialist Pharmacy Services to the Immunology speciality.

This role involves developing the clinical Pharmacy Service for Immunology, with some crossover with Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) specialties. As medicines become more complex, you will play a pivotal role in the safe introduction and management of medicines including Immunoglobulins, Immunotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Gene Therapy.

You will be an individual with proven experience in a Hospital Pharmacy setting, with extensive experience in a clinical role. Some experience with Immunology, Dermatology, or Rheumatology patients would be desirable. Due to the large cohort of Immunology patients undergoing bone marrow transplants, BOPA SACT competency accreditation would be an advantage. You will also have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care, and experience of directorate working, including managing high-cost drugs and contributing to clinical guidelines and protocols.

"We welcome informal visits"

Main duties of the job

1. To act as the Specialist Pharmacist for Immunology
2. To provide clinical pharmacy services to Immunology patients across the Trust
3. To provide cross-cover to Dermatology, Rheumatology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) when required
4. To assist in the development of clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies
5. To oversee the day-to-day management of the IvIg database and ensure prescribing compliance with immunoglobulin Clinical Commissioning policy
6. To manage and support the development of junior team members
7. To assist in the development and ongoing monitoring of Key Performance Indicators related to Immunology

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an increasingly diverse workforce, we will have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, enabling us to provide even better care for children and young people at our hospital.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through networks such as REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE, and Women's networks, all sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all our people, regardless of background, are seen and heard. We seek applicants who share our commitment to inclusion and who value diversity as a strength.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 per year (Inclusive)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 271-CCS-7166468
• Job location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH

Job description

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. Please view the attachments for both documents.

Person Specification

Our values:

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team

Professional qualification (Essential):

• GPHc registration
• Clinical Diploma or equivalent

Desirable qualifications:

• BOPA SACT trained/working towards
• Independent prescriber

Experience (Essential):

• Use of medicines in specialist areas of paediatrics
• Experience in Immunology, BMT, Dermatology, or Rheumatology
• Experience in clinical guidelines and government directives
• Experience in high-cost drug funding streams including IFR

Desirable experience:

• Experience of SACT screening or managing gene therapy
• Experience in managing immunoglobulin supply and database

Skills/Abilities (Essential):

• Experience in delivering education and training
• Ability to communicate effectively with MDT and patients
• Good negotiation skills and ability to influence senior pharmacy and MDT
• Ability to undertake research/audit
• Ability to identify and manage risks
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines