Specialist Pharmacist - Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated pharmacist to support clinical pharmacy services in intestinal rehabilitation. The successful candidate will act as a Specialist Pharmacist, working with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and develop pharmacy services at St George's University Hospitals. Prior hospital pharmacy experience and a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Supportive induction and mentorship

Opportunities for postgraduate education

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong clinical expertise in parenteral nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Specialist Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services.
• Support the pharmacy Intestinal Rehabilitation team across interface boundaries.
• Manage and implement services to improve pharmaceutical care.
• Participate in service development and evaluation.
• Contribute to advanced decision making within multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience in multi-disciplinary teams

Flexibility and organisation

Enthusiastic educator

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our service and support the ongoing delivery and development of high-quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for our patients. Our service operates under established agreements with partner Trusts, including The Royal Marsden and St Mark's. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong clinical expertise and leadership, supporting the parenteral nutrition multidisciplinary team at Royal Marsden Hospital develop these collaborative initiatives. The postholder will also work closely with the Principal Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition to strengthen links with the St Mark's IRS pharmacy service. This will involve reviewing and developing shared processes, pathways, guidelines, and other areas of mutual relevance across both services. The successful candidate will receive a thorough and supportive induction covering all aspects of Trust activity, alongside mentorship from senior pharmacy staff, and will join a team committed to supporting your growth and ongoing professional development. Working for our organisation As part of the recently formed West London Intestinal Rehabilitation Service, we are proud to have joined with St Mark's Hospital (the National Reference Centre for the south of England) to deliver care equally in the north and south parts of West London, as well as for the Kent and East Surrey areas. This collaborative approach between the two hospitals enables us to provide high quality integrated surgical and medical care for patients in West London and beyond. We have also established close links with our partner Trusts within SW London (including Royal Marsden Hospital) to offer support and advice relating to patients with intestinal failure who may be admitted to their local hospital The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust and region, with around 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and professional development including postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Specialist Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services including independent prescribing, nutrition ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Support the pharmacy Intestinal Rehabilitation team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
• To establish and enhance an effective pharmacy link service between The Royal Marsden and St George's Hospitals, improving continuity of care for intestinal failure patients.
• Work as an expert pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services, contributing to advanced decision making within multi-disciplinary teams at St George's Hospital and jointly with our partner Trusts.
• Manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
• Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
• Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
• To participate in service development and evaluation, audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development, both within St. George's and in conjunction with St. Mark's in line with the West London Intestinal Rehabilitation Service.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Adult Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 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 successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, 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. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential

The Intestinal Rehabilitation Service (IRS) at St George's Hospital is a tertiary-level specialist service dedicated to the assessment and management of patients with severe intestinal failure within southwest London. The IRS is led by a multi-disciplinary team who provide a comprehensive approach to patients with intestinal failure receiving parenteral (feeding intravenously) or enteral (tube feeding) nutrition. The role of the team is to assess, manage and support individuals with intestinal failure, both as inpatients and in the community, and to help them lead as full lives as possible. The postholder will work within the close-knit team of consultant gastroenterologists, highly specialist dietitians, and clinical nurse specialists, as well as with senior managers and clinicians within the Gastroenterology and Therapies Directorates.