Rotational Specialist Pharmacist, Satellite Pharmacy Manager

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Band 7 pharmacist to join its team. The role involves working closely with the Lead Pharmacist to manage Clinical Pharmacy Services and support medicines management across various sites. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s in Pharmacy, over 3 years of post-registration experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary, NHS pension, and learning opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning opportunities

Excellent transport connections

Blue Light discount schemes

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-registration experience, minimum 2+ years hospital experience.
• Previous experience of providing specialized clinical pharmacy services.
• Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
• Support local leadership in managing the satellite pharmacy.
• Initiate liaison with senior staff regarding medicine management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiating skills

Education

Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate

Member of GPhC

Job description

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 experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• To work in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in the maintenance and development of Clinical Pharmacy Services provided to patients, wards and departments throughout the satellite.
• Cross site rotations to other satellite dispensaries (North and South Divisions) as well as the main City Road site as needed.
• Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in leading on medicines management and optimisation across the North Division.
• Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing Clinical and Pharmacy Technical services across the Moorfields North Division, co-ordinating operational deployment of staff.
• Local leadership and supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing the satellite pharmacy rapid discharge support service across the North Division
• Be responsible for and initiate liaison with senior staff, Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants both internally and externally concerning medicine management issues.

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
• 1 year pre-registration training
• Mandatory CPD
• Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent experience
• Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc
• ECDL or equivalent
• MRPharmS

Experience

Essential criteria

• 3+ years post-registration experience (minimum 2+ year hospital experience)
• Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy services
• Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
• Experience of Policy/Procedure/ Guideline development
• Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
• Previous experience of mentoring & training
• Clinical Audit experience
• Good understanding of Risk Management

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with surgical patients
• Ophthalmology experience
• Paediatrics experience
• Pre-Assessment clinic experience
• Experience of Service Development & project management
• Cost/expenditure reporting
• Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
• Experience liaising with CCGs and GPs

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
• Awareness of current issues within Pharmacy
• Demonstrates good understanding of key NHS/government objectives and publications
• Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
• Good understanding of complex medicines use at ward level

Desirable criteria

• Surgical pharmacy experience and understanding
• Clinical Ophthalmology

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
• Demonstrates ability to manage complex problems
• Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
• Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
• Time management Skills
• Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
• Good influencing & negotiating skills
• Lecture and presentation skills
• IT skills
• Numerate

Desirable criteria

• Database skills

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 (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Our Careers site: Moorfields

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Rotational Specialist Pharmacist, Satellite Pharmacy Manager (PDF, 648.3KB)
• Person Specification - Specialist Pharmacist (PDF, 259.5KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)