Specialist Pharmacist - Critical Care | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced pharmacist to lead the critical care team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing pharmacy services and educating staff, with an emphasis on patient-centered care and safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive critical care experience required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is essential.
• Flexibility and organization are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the critical care team to improve pharmaceutical care.
• Manage a team of pharmacists and technicians.
• Provide education, training, and mentoring.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge and skills

Leadership

Management

Excellent communication

Educator

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• To work as an advanced expert pharmacist within all areas of the critical care.
• To lead on the provision and development of the clinical pharmacy services including clinical risk and governance, finance, operations and research.
• To act as a role model providing education, training, and mentoring to staff within pharmacy and the specialty.
• To manage and develop a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and students.
• In conjunction with the principal pharmacist, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
• To progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
• To participate in clinical audit and research, risk management and clinical guideline development.
• Deputise for the principal pharmacist and represent the team within the organisation and across the interface.

Job Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist with advanced, expert clinical knowledge and skills to lead the critical care team at St George's Hospital. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a positive attitude.

The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist with extensive critical care, leadership and management experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership, management, and clinical skills in a fast paced, challenging, and dynamic environment.

The successful applicant will be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have excellent communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. You should possess a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience.

Disability Confident

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About St George's University Hospitals

With nearly 8,500 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London, serving a population of 1.3 million across the region. The critical care units at St George's Hospital include General Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care and Neurosciences Intensive Care, and the Trust accepts tertiary referrals from within southwest London and beyond.