An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to various clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across clinical areas such as acute and specialist medicine, surgery, critical care, antimicrobials, and medicines information.
Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core activities including reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance, and risk management. You will co-develop pharmacy services and provide professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. There is also an opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.
We were among the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and continue to develop this system. We work closely across interfaces to improve patient care and experience across primary and secondary care boundaries.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis, deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist, and support the delivery of a safe, efficient pharmaceutical service. They will supervise less experienced pharmacists, develop and evaluate specialist services, and participate in rotations designed to develop clinical, specialist, and leadership skills.
Rotations may include:
* Acute and General Medicine (including AMU, ED, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Endocrine)
* Surgery and Critical Care
* Infectious Diseases / OPAT
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon. Established in 2010, the Trust employs around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000. Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest, and we also deliver healthcare outside hospitals through clinics, centres, and home care.
We are committed to meeting increasing NHS demands through innovation, professional development, and high-quality care. Our Pharmacy Department was recently nominated for the HSJ Awards, recognizing excellence in UK healthcare.
More information about our team can be found at: https://www.nhscareerssouthwestlondon.nhs.uk/croydon-pharmacy
Job responsibilities
** Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities **
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Pharmacy Degree MRPharmS
* Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
* Registered with GPhC
* Evidence of CPD commitment and up-to-date portfolio
* MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Understanding
* Good knowledge of pharmacy practice
* Familiarity with NHS policies and NICE guidelines
* Understanding of NHS priorities and interface issues
* Risk management awareness
* Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets
* Understanding of medicines management issues
Experience
* Discharge medication coordination, medication history taking, and dispensing experience
* Supervising and training staff
* Experience on medical wards, stroke, elderly care
* Drug therapy review, audits, clinical studies, guideline development
* Medicines information provision
* Out of hours service experience
* Experience with JAC system
* Quality improvement involvement
* Paediatrics and high-cost drugs experience (desirable)
Skills/Abilities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Organisational and time-management skills
* Diploma-level clinical pharmacy skills
* Ability to work calmly under pressure
* Self-motivated and team-oriented
* Professional manner and leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to DBS checking due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per annum, including HCAS (Outer)
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