Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in London seeks a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to enhance their paediatric services. This role focuses on supporting PICU and includes responsibilities such as drug validation, patient services, and training junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant pharmacy qualification and experience in pediatrics or critical care.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC.
• Experience in PICU/NICU specialties.
• Experience in critical care, cardiology, and enteral nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing specialist services in PICU and Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU.
• Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Risk management

Education

MPharm

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

We have a exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year. We have a spacious, modern 18 bed unit within PICU (which has expanded from 9 beds and still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatment all of which is medically supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7.

Above all else, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you'll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork! Offering you the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy with main focus on PICU but not exclusively, other services may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services(no aseptic at the Portland) , risk management and clinical governance; quality improvement project and training of junior staff.This role will be ward based with ad-hoc dispensary cover when required.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a permanent employee at HCA Healthcare, youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Leading and developing specialist services to Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care

Leading on drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system

Leading on and developing drug validation and configuration for Meditech

Expanse prescribing system

Providingexpert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU

Participating in clinical auditsand transformation projects

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience covering PICU/NICU specialties
• Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, womens health, critical care, cardiology and enteral nutrition

Qualifications

• MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol

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.

Depending on experienceCompetitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits