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 be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. There is also an opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.
We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop this system. We work closely across interfaces to improve patient care and experience across primary and secondary care boundaries.
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 less experienced pharmacists. You will deliver, develop, and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services aligned with departmental objectives. Rotations may include:
1. Acute and General Medicine (including AMU, ED, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Renal, and Endocrine)
2. Surgery and Critical Care
3. Infectious Diseases / OPAT
4. Medicines Information
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various clinics across Croydon. The Trust was formed in 2010 through the merger of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, employing around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest. We also lead in delivering healthcare outside hospitals through clinics, specialist centers, and home services. We are committed to meeting growing healthcare demands through innovation, professional development, and high-quality care. Our Pharmacy Department was recently nominated for the HSJ Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation within the NHS.
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