Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. This role focuses on providing pharmaceutical care in PICU, leading drug validation, and developing prescribing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in paediatrics and women's health, along with relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible health and lifestyle options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Advice

Team Leadership

Clinical Governance

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 (expanded from 9 beds), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatments, all supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7.

Above all, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you'll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork! We offer the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, with a promise of support and great opportunities for growth.

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. Other services may include medicines management, 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 treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large, multisite healthcare group offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions prioritising your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contributions, including:

• 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 contributions 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
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 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
• Developing prescribing systems and processes
• 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: 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 verify any criminal convictions.

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