Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview Specialist Cardiac Pharmacist - St Bartholomew's Hospital (37.5 hours a week including back-up on call and weekend commitments) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the cardiac team at St Bartholomew's Hospital, home to the renowned Barts Heart Centre within Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a unique and rewarding role supporting the development of a world-class pharmacy service across Barts Health and the wider Cardiovascular Clinical Academic Group (CAG). This position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic 7-day clinical pharmacy service, supporting a range of cardiac specialities including cardiology, cardiothoracic services, pharmacist-led clinics, and primary care. Our specialist cardiac pharmacists are integral to patient pathways. They independently run clinics across a variety of sub-specialties, utilise and further develop their independent prescribing qualifications, and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary team (MDT) ward rounds. You will also have the opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative projects spanning both primary and secondary care, with the flexibility to rotate across specialist cardiac services depending on your experience, skills, and interests. Main duties of the job T Working closely with medical, nursing, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in optimising care for patients with cardiovascular disease, both within the Trust and across the North East London (NEL) community. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, including involvement in quality improvement initiatives, supervision and mentorship of staff, and contributing to the delivery of innovative, high-quality cardiovascular services. You will also be encouraged to engage with the research agenda, collaborating with pharmacy colleagues and supporting student placements, helping to shape the future of clinical pharmacy practice. We are looking for someone with experience in, or a strong interest in, cardiology, cardiothoracic services, and cardiac critical care, who is eager to develop their career within a leading cardiac centre. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria MPharm or equivalent Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice /equivalent qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge Desirable criteria Independent prescribing qualification Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level) Experience Essential criteria Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care Experience appraising staff and giving feedback Significant experience of working as a clinical pharmacy practitioner in an acute hospital NHS setting Desirable criteria Experience of providing hospital- based clinical service within cardiac services at Band 7 level or equivalent Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects Experience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projects Ability to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPD Knowledge Essential criteria Sound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in cardiology at Diploma level or equivalent Thorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management Knowledge of the key literature Knowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to cardiology Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Desirable criteria Knowledge of the law and relevant guidance relating to medicines, pharmacy, rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning Knowledge of the medication issues at the interface of primary and secondary care. Skills Essential criteria Excellent interpersonal skills Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure Demonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, and others Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to details Effective problem-solving skills Excellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapies IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Desirable criteria Management of risk in the clinical use of medicines Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training Visa Sponsorship Information Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria. Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application. To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role : The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -