Role: Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (PICU & NICU)
Site: The Portland Hospital, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with on-call and weekend requirements. We are open to considering part-time applications (either 3 days/week or shorter hours across 5 days)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have a exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year. We have a spacious, modern 18 bed unit within PICU (which has expanded from 9 beds and still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatment all of which is medically supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7.
Above all else, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you’ll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork! Offering you the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.
As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy with main focus on PICU but not exclusively, other services may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services (no aseptic at the Portland) , risk management and clinical governance; quality improvement project and training of junior staff. This role will be ward based with ad-hoc dispensary cover when required.
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Leading and developing specialist services to Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
Leading on drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system
Leading on and developing drug validation and configuration for Meditech
Expanse prescribing system
Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU
Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects
Skills and experience
MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol
Experience covering PICU/NICU specialties
Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, women’s health, critical care, cardiology and enteral nutrition
Experience in a hospital setting
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a permanent employee at HCA Healthcare, you’ll 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
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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