An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, senior clinical pharmacist to join the Neurosciences Team at Charing Cross Hospital on a fixed-term, 12-month maternity cover contract. The post-holder will provide clinical care for patients on our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and neurology wards, as well as support outpatient prescribing and supply of medications within our neurology services. The post-holder will rotate between the Stroke Service and Neurology Service on the Charing Cross Hospital site.
The successful candidate will provide a ward-focused service to a specialist cohort of patients. You must have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and enjoy a challenge. You will identify patients’ pharmaceutical needs, assemble medication histories, reconcile medication charts, and facilitate ward-based discharges incorporating medication counselling on medication changes. You will have the opportunity to lead on service improvement and audit projects, as well as the development of clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures. You will become a key member of the ward multidisciplinary team, supporting the work of both the wards and directorate.
Ideally, you will have completed your clinical diploma and hold an independent prescribing qualification. The successful candidate will additionally participate in general departmental duties i.e. late duties and weekend/bank holiday working in the inpatient dispensary, as per rota requirements.
Assist in the provision of a homecare service to neurology patients.
Attend daily board rounds on the neurology wards, as appropriate.
Attend meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as appropriate.
Participate in daily consultant-led ward rounds on the stroke wards.
Support the training of other pharmacists and ward-based pharmacy technicians to enable them to work on neurosciences wards safely, when necessary.
Support, develop and monitor the progress of all junior/rotational staff whilst on rotation within neurosciences.
Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and maintain a portfolio in line with the requirements of the professional body.
Attend appropriate courses and study days as required by the Lead Pharmacists.
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .
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.
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