Band 7 Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.

This role is based at Barnet (BA) and Chase Farm (CFH) Hospitals covering a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services and E+T, with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.

There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.

In summary, the post-holder will be expected to:

Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care

To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes

To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team

To participate in ongoing education and training

The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values., We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.

The post-holder will contribute to the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines to optimise patient care. Responsibilities include:

Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.

Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.

Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.

Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.

Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.

You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department.

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours. Working in one of the main speciality centres brings exciting opportunities to see a range of patients at different levels of complexities. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital.