Highly Specialised HIV Pharmacist

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a clinical pharmacist looking for a new opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills? The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust could be the place for youAn exciting, fixed term opportunity covering maternity leave has arisen for a highly experienced Pharmacist to join our team as Lead Pharmacist for the HIV department.

We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our team, we are looking for someone who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward. You will have excellent people skills and the ability to work with and influence staff at many levels. You will need to have a vision on how to develop and expand the service.

The post holder will be involved in the training and development of rotational pharmacists and Medicines Management Technicians within the team.

The successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with substantial experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to our HIV service, who has successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and is an independent prescriber or working towards this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the HIV team, delivering high quality medicines optimisation service to patients, whilst developing effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

They will be the lead for the HIV pharmacy department. You will be liaising with the relevant teams including consultants and nurses.The post holder will be involved in the training and development of rotational pharmacists and Medicines Management Technicians within the team.

The successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with substantial experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to HIV and Sexual Health services, and who has successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, is an independent prescriber or working towards this.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential


  • BPharm / BSc (pharmacy) / equivalent pharmacy degree
  • Postgraduate certificate in clinical pharmacy
  • Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification or willing to complete
  • GPhC registered

Desirable


  • MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Skills/abilities

Essential


  • Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice relating to HIV and Sexual Health
  • Aptitude for training and motivating others
  • To be an effective leader for a small team of pharmacists/technicians
  • Excellent time-management skills, and an ability to effectively prioritise
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a range of HCPs and patients
  • Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner

Desirable


  • Management experience, including carrying out appraisals & sickness management

Experience

Essential


  • Significant relevant experience as a HIV clinical Pharmacist
  • Experience of undertaking prescription review of complex medication regimens individualised for HIV patients
  • Experience in effectively providing an HIV pharmacy service within an acute hospital setting
  • Experience in supporting patients' adherence to complex medication

Desirable


  • Innovation or service development experience
  • Change management experience

Knowledge

Essential


  • Understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and clinical pharmacy services
  • An understand of current practice and policy relating to pharmacy and targets within the NHS

Desirable


  • Awareness of quality and risk-management issues
  • Drug budget analysis and directorate reporting

Disposition

Essential


  • Be an active member of the HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA)
  • Capable of working alone and within a team
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Self-motivated

Desirable


  • Ability to innovate

Trust Values

Essential


  • Demonstrated an understanding of the Trust Values

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifden Centre, Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

Homerton

E9 6SR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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