The post holder will be working with specialist consultants, ward managers and nursing teams providing a clinical pharmacy service in supporting acutely unwell patients.
Job summaryWere looking for a Senior Specialist Pharmacist with Cardiology and Critical Care experience to join our team at HCA at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Based in Londons medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.
The post holder will be working with specialist consultants, ward managers and nursing teams providing a clinical pharmacy service in supporting acutely unwell patients. You will ensure that safe and effective systems are in place for the use of medicines. You will help drive the medicines optimisation agenda forward through audit, research and innovation to ensure patients receive the very best pharmaceutical care tailored to their needs.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Main duties of the jobAs a Senior Specialist Pharmacist, youll work across both our inpatients and outpatient areas, using your expertise to provide support and advice to our multi-disciplinary teams.You will also be able to grow your career as you will be exposed to advanced care pathways by leading Cardiac Consultants and other members of the MDT team. As a hospital based Specialist Pharmacist, you will work within our wards and dispensary to provide the best possible support and counselling to both inpatients and outpatients. In return you will become part of a network of peers who will support you with your learning and development through the opportunity to gain an Independent Prescribing Course
About usWhy HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within Pharmacy youll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description Job responsibilities- The postholder will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in maintaining an excellent patient-centred service across Adult ITU and Cardiology at the Harley Street Clinic. This includes inpatient & outpatient areas.
- The postholder will deliver an efficient and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard.
- The postholder will support the Head of Pharmacy with Medicines Management, Pharmacy Practice, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Clinical Governance matters by contributing to the development of activities and policies.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Adult ITU and Cardiology and to support other clinical areas such as surgery if required.
2. To demonstrate and apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge in order to plan, manage, monitor and review drug therapy for patients.
3. To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patients, staff and practitioners including prescription monitoring, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling.
4. To promote the active involvement of Pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team.
5. To participate on ward rounds, influence prescribers and recommend changes to patients treatment where appropriate.
6. To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and setting standards aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety & efficiency of clinical pharmacy services and clinical services within The Harley Street Clinic.
7. Work with your line-manager to identify opportunities and risks, and to develop and improve the quality of service for the Pharmacy service.
8. To help with the monitoring and implementation of drug clinical guideline policies.
9. To undertake audits as required.
10. To contribute to quality improvement.
11. To establish links with other Adult ITU/Cardiac Pharmacists and promote good networking practices.
12. To undertake membership/representation within appropriate clinical forums (at local & national level)
Adult Intensive Care
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
13. To coordinate all aspects of pharmacy input to adult intensive care prescribing.
14. Following appropriate training, to participate in and lead Adult Parenteral Nutrition ward rounds with the dietician and place orders as required.
15. To be the pharmacy representative on The Harley Street Clinic Adult Critical Care team.
Job description
Job responsibilities- The postholder will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in maintaining an excellent patient-centred service across Adult ITU and Cardiology at the Harley Street Clinic. This includes inpatient & outpatient areas.
- The postholder will deliver an efficient and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard.
- The postholder will support the Head of Pharmacy with Medicines Management, Pharmacy Practice, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Clinical Governance matters by contributing to the development of activities and policies.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Adult ITU and Cardiology and to support other clinical areas such as surgery if required.
2. To demonstrate and apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge in order to plan, manage, monitor and review drug therapy for patients.
3. To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patients, staff and practitioners including prescription monitoring, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling.
4. To promote the active involvement of Pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team.
5. To participate on ward rounds, influence prescribers and recommend changes to patients treatment where appropriate.
6. To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and setting standards aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety & efficiency of clinical pharmacy services and clinical services within The Harley Street Clinic.
7. Work with your line-manager to identify opportunities and risks, and to develop and improve the quality of service for the Pharmacy service.
8. To help with the monitoring and implementation of drug clinical guideline policies.
9. To undertake audits as required.
10. To contribute to quality improvement.
11. To establish links with other Adult ITU/Cardiac Pharmacists and promote good networking practices.
12. To undertake membership/representation within appropriate clinical forums (at local & national level)
Adult Intensive Care
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
13. To coordinate all aspects of pharmacy input to adult intensive care prescribing.
14. Following appropriate training, to participate in and lead Adult Parenteral Nutrition ward rounds with the dietician and place orders as required.
15. To be the pharmacy representative on The Harley Street Clinic Adult Critical Care team.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - What youll bring:
- - Registered with GPhC
- - Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- - Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience in specialties including cardiovascular & critical care
- - Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy practice experience, including some of above specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - What youll bring:
- - Registered with GPhC
- - Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- - Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience in specialties including cardiovascular & critical care
- - Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy practice experience, including some of above specialties
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameHCA Healthcare UK
AddressThe Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G8BJ
Employer's website Job summaryWere looking for a Senior Specialist Pharmacist with Cardiology and Critical Care experience to join our team at HCA at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Based in Londons medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.
The post holder will be working with specialist consultants, ward managers and nursing teams providing a clinical pharmacy service in supporting acutely unwell patients. You will ensure that safe and effective systems are in place for the use of medicines. You will help drive the medicines optimisation agenda forward through audit, research and innovation to ensure patients receive the very best pharmaceutical care tailored to their needs.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Main duties of the jobAs a Senior Specialist Pharmacist, youll work across both our inpatients and outpatient areas, using your expertise to provide support and advice to our multi-disciplinary teams.You will also be able to grow your career as you will be exposed to advanced care pathways by leading Cardiac Consultants and other members of the MDT team. As a hospital based Specialist Pharmacist, you will work within our wards and dispensary to provide the best possible support and counselling to both inpatients and outpatients. In return you will become part of a network of peers who will support you with your learning and development through the opportunity to gain an Independent Prescribing Course
About usWhy HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within Pharmacy youll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- The postholder will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in maintaining an excellent patient-centred service across Adult ITU and Cardiology at the Harley Street Clinic. This includes inpatient & outpatient areas.
- The postholder will deliver an efficient and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard.
- The postholder will support the Head of Pharmacy with Medicines Management, Pharmacy Practice, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Clinical Governance matters by contributing to the development of activities and policies.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Adult ITU and Cardiology and to support other clinical areas such as surgery if required.
2. To demonstrate and apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge in order to plan, manage, monitor and review drug therapy for patients.
3. To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patients, staff and practitioners including prescription monitoring, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling.
4. To promote the active involvement of Pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team.
5. To participate on ward rounds, influence prescribers and recommend changes to patients treatment where appropriate.
6. To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and setting standards aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety & efficiency of clinical pharmacy services and clinical services within The Harley Street Clinic.
7. Work with your line-manager to identify opportunities and risks, and to develop and improve the quality of service for the Pharmacy service.
8. To help with the monitoring and implementation of drug clinical guideline policies.
9. To undertake audits as required.
10. To contribute to quality improvement.
11. To establish links with other Adult ITU/Cardiac Pharmacists and promote good networking practices.
12. To undertake membership/representation within appropriate clinical forums (at local & national level)
Adult Intensive Care
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
13. To coordinate all aspects of pharmacy input to adult intensive care prescribing.
14. Following appropriate training, to participate in and lead Adult Parenteral Nutrition ward rounds with the dietician and place orders as required.
15. To be the pharmacy representative on The Harley Street Clinic Adult Critical Care team.
Job description
Job responsibilities- The postholder will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in maintaining an excellent patient-centred service across Adult ITU and Cardiology at the Harley Street Clinic. This includes inpatient & outpatient areas.
- The postholder will deliver an efficient and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard.
- The postholder will support the Head of Pharmacy with Medicines Management, Pharmacy Practice, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Clinical Governance matters by contributing to the development of activities and policies.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Adult ITU and Cardiology and to support other clinical areas such as surgery if required.
2. To demonstrate and apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge in order to plan, manage, monitor and review drug therapy for patients.
3. To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patients, staff and practitioners including prescription monitoring, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling.
4. To promote the active involvement of Pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team.
5. To participate on ward rounds, influence prescribers and recommend changes to patients treatment where appropriate.
6. To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and setting standards aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety & efficiency of clinical pharmacy services and clinical services within The Harley Street Clinic.
7. Work with your line-manager to identify opportunities and risks, and to develop and improve the quality of service for the Pharmacy service.
8. To help with the monitoring and implementation of drug clinical guideline policies.
9. To undertake audits as required.
10. To contribute to quality improvement.
11. To establish links with other Adult ITU/Cardiac Pharmacists and promote good networking practices.
12. To undertake membership/representation within appropriate clinical forums (at local & national level)
Adult Intensive Care
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
13. To coordinate all aspects of pharmacy input to adult intensive care prescribing.
14. Following appropriate training, to participate in and lead Adult Parenteral Nutrition ward rounds with the dietician and place orders as required.
15. To be the pharmacy representative on The Harley Street Clinic Adult Critical Care team.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential - What youll bring:
- - Registered with GPhC
- - Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- - Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience in specialties including cardiovascular & critical care
- - Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy practice experience, including some of above specialties
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential - What youll bring:
- - Registered with GPhC
- - Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- - Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience in specialties including cardiovascular & critical care
- - Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy practice experience, including some of above specialties
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameHCA Healthcare UK
AddressThe Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G8BJ
Employer's website