Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their dedicated team at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. This role focuses on providing expert pharmaceutical care in PICU and NICU, ensuring high standards of medicines management and supporting junior staff. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in PICU/NICU specialties is essential.
• Experience in paediatrics, women's health, critical care, cardiology, and enteral nutrition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop specialist services for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Participate in clinical audits and transformation projects.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU.

Skills

Medicines management

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Training of junior staff

Expert advice in PICU

Education

MPharm (or equivalent)

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

We have an 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 is still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatments, all 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 a main focus on PICU. Responsibilities may include medicines management, providing advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services (note: no aseptic services at The Portland), risk management, clinical governance, quality improvement projects, and training of junior staff. This role will be ward-based with ad-hoc dispensary cover when required.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritize both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contributions. As a permanent employee at HCA Healthcare, you will be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution, increasing 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 discounts, including maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

• Leading and developing specialist services for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
• Leading drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system
• Leading drug validation and configuration for Meditech
• Supporting Expanse prescribing system
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU
• Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in PICU/NICU specialties
• Experience in specialist areas such as paediatrics, women's health, critical care, cardiology, and enteral nutrition

Qualifications

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, the salary is competitive and dependent on skills & experience, plus benefits.