Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Role: Clinical Rotational Pharmacist
Site: London Bridge Hospital, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for a Clinical Rotational Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

As a key member of the Pharmacy team, you will contribute to the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, safe and efficient patient-centred pharmacy service, which consistently meet the needs of all service users within the London Bridge Hospital Campus. The role will involve rotating between all the clinical specialties and campus locations including Emblem House, HCA UK at The Shard and Private care at Guy’s. Your remit will include completing medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of patient’s own drugs, ensuring appropriate medicines supply, liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team. We in turn will support you in your career development and professional progression within the pharmacy team and across HCA UK.

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.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a comprehensive and effective patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to designated wards & care locations. You will have the opportunity to work in various clinical disciplines including orthopaedic & spinal surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, hepatic, cardiology, oncology/haematology and critical care.

• Assist in developing elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience.

• Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals.

• Perform effective Medicines Optimisation on admission and discharge (including facilitating timely discharges)

• Validate prescriptions to ensure appropriateness in accordance with local procedure and good practice, ensuring provision of a high standard of customer care to all users of the dispensary.

What you’ll bring:

• Pharmacist degree (B.Sc./ M.Sc.) recognised in U.K

• Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Possesses or working towards additional post graduate clinical qualifications (Desirable)

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 Clinical Pharmacist 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