Specialist Pharmacist, High-cost Therapies,Clinical Pharmacy Services

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Specialist Pharmacist, High-cost Therapies, Clinical Pharmacy Services NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 273-DS-

Site Croydon Town Croydon Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum, pro rata incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 06/04/:59

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous ophthalmic and high-cost medicines therapies pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.

The successful candidate could be funded to do the pharmacy independent prescribing course.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:
• Support the Senior Pharmacists in the delivery and development of high-cost medicines therapies, clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation services across the division.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice on the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Undertake regular audit to monitor and promote adherence to local and national guidance.
• Support and develop Trainee Pharmacists, Band 6 Pharmacists and other Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
• Work with the Associate Chief Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists, Nursing and Clinical Leads and relevant Pharmacy Leads on service developments and improvements.
• Manage the operational running of the Pharmacy services and high-cost medicines therapies across Moorfields South ensuring that the network site pharmacies are adequately staffed.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application.

Person specification Education / Qualification

• Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
• 1 year pre-registration training
• Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post graduate diploma/MSc in pharmacy practice or equivalent
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Experience

• Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
• Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
• Clinical Audit experience
• Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
• Ophthalmology pharmacy experience

Knowledge

• Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
• Understanding of medicines Optimisation
• Awareness of current issues affecting Pharmacy Procurement and medicines supply issues including within High-Cost Therapies and Homecare Services
• Understanding of complex medicine use and issues across the interface
• Clinical Ophthalmology

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
• Ability to manage highly complex problems related to medicine usage and analysis
• Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
• Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
• Time management Skills - Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
• Data analysis
• Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
• Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of applications: Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to motivate staff and others
• Reliable and punctual
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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