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Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
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 experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.
Responsibilities
* To work in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in the maintenance and development of Clinical Pharmacy Services provided to patients, wards and departments throughout the satellite.
* Cross site rotations to other satellite dispensaries (North and South Divisions) as well as the main City Road site as needed.
* Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in leading on medicines management and optimisation across the North Division.
* Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing Clinical and Pharmacy Technical services across the Moorfields North Division, co‑ordinating operational deployment of staff.
* Local leadership and supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing the satellite pharmacy rapid discharge support service across the North Division.
* Be responsible for and initiate liaison with senior staff, Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants both internally and externally concerning medicine management issues.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary (including high‑cost area supplement)
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* 24/7 independent counselling support
* Career‑long learning and development opportunities
* Excellent transport connections
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Essential: Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent; 1 year pre‑registration training; Mandatory CPD; Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent experience; Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Desirable: Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc; ECDL or equivalent; MRPharmS
Experience
Essential:
* 3+ years post‑registration experience (minimum 2+ year hospital experience)
* Previous experience providing specialised clinical pharmacy services
* Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
* Experience of policy/procedure/guideline development
* Previous experience supervising and managing pharmacy staff
* Previous experience of mentoring & training
* Clinical audit experience
* Good understanding of risk management
Desirable:
* Experience working with surgical patients
* Ophthalmology experience
* Paediatrics experience
* Pre‑assessment clinic experience
* Experience of service development & project management
* Cost/expenditure reporting
* Previous experience managing a dispensary service
* Experience liaising with CCGs and GPs
Knowledge
Essential:
* Good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
* Awareness of current issues within Pharmacy
* Understanding of key NHS/government objectives and publications
* Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
* Good understanding of complex medicines use at ward level
Desirable:
* Surgical pharmacy experience and understanding
* Clinical Ophthalmology
Skills/Abilities
Essential:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills - effective with clinical staff, patients and relatives
* Ability to manage complex problems
* Ability to identify and implement best practice
* Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
* Time management skills
* Ability to plan effectively for own workload and specialist team
* Good influencing & negotiating skills
* Lecture and presentation skills
* IT skills
* Numerate
Desirable:
* Database skills
Additional Information
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references required.
* No visa sponsorship unless clearly stated.
* Equality, diversity and inclusion: We encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates.
* Flexible working: Employees can request flexible working arrangements.
* If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date.
* Contact: Moorfields recruitment – moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net
Apply online now.
Further details: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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