An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join the HIV and Sexual Health pharmacy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated, hardworking pharmacist committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, who enjoys collaborative multidisciplinary working and is keen to develop specialist knowledge in a dynamic clinical environment.
In this role, you will provide clinical pharmacy support to general inpatient wards and to the HIV, HTLV and Sexual Health outpatient clinics. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert medicines advice, support safe and effective prescribing, and help patients optimise their treatment.
The post involves close collaboration with third-party outpatient pharmacy providers and Homecare services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in these areas and to make a meaningful contribution to individualising and optimising treatment.
You will join a dedicated specialist team, with opportunities to develop your clinical expertise, contribute to training and education, and support the development of junior colleagues and pharmacy staff.
To support the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the HIV and Sexual Health specialty.
To collaborate effectively with members of the HIV and Sexual Health MDT, the wider pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals within and outside of the Trust, to provide person-centred pharmaceutical care to people living with HIV, HTLV and people accessing Sexual Health services.
To participate in HIV and Sexual Health MDT meetings including the HIV virtual clinic (HIV treatment and prevention), HIV MDT, Healthy Aging Clinic and HIV Inreach meeting, ensuring cost-effective and evidence-based use of medicines aligned with national guidance and commissioning policies where relevant.
To champion medicines management within the HIV and Sexual Health speciality.
To support audit, quality improvement initiatives, risk management and other elements of clinical governance within the specialty.
To attend and deputise for the Senior Lead and Lead Pharmacist at HIV and Sexual Health service, clinical pathways and business meetings and pharmacy departmental meetings.
To line manage and support the band 6 rotational pharmacists within the HIV and Sexual Health team.
To deliver and support education and training related to the HIV and Sexual Health specialty and the wider pharmacy department.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
