Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7)

The London Clinic ,
London, Greater London

Overview

We have exciting opportunities for a Clinical Pharmacist with On-Call shifts (Band 7 equivalent) to join our Pharmacy Team here at our Main Hospital based at 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest independently owned non-profit hospital, and we have been providing exceptional care since 1932. We have 8 premises, where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery & medicine. Job Description To provide a comprehensive and patient centred clinical pharmacy service across a range of medical and surgical specialties Facilitate safe and optimal medication usage Provide assimilated and evidence-based medicines information to healthcare professionals and patients To participate in the out of hours pharmacy service as per agreed roster This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call shifts. This position has a competitive inclusive salary (NHS band 7 equivalent) depending upon skills and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including: contribution pension scheme; Private Medical Healthcare; season ticket travel loan and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Duties & Responsibilities Provide a comprehensive and effective patient centred clinical pharmacy service to designated wards. You will have the opportunity to work in various clinical disciplines including renal, urology, orthopaedic & spinal surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, plastics and reconstructive surgery. Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience. Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals. Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in nursing areas in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the on-call pharmacist roster for the supply of urgent medicines and provision of medicine related information. Participate in the weekend and bank holiday pharmacy service according to an agreed roster. Skills & Experience You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) as a Pharmacist with a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification At least 2 years’ experience in an acute healthcare environment. You will need to be patient-focused, proactive and dynamic to operate effectively as the first point of contact for Pharmacy services. The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work independently and have good judgement to prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Join a supportive and warm working culture, where your contribution is valued,and you can help us deliver our three core values: Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering, which summarise our belief in integrity, compassion and high quality service. We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89956004