Highly Specialist Pharmacist - HIV, Sexual and Gender Health

1. To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health Directorate across a number of clinical sites; including at Chelsea & Westminster (CW), West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH), 56 Dean Street (56DS) and 10 Hammersmith Broadway (10HB), Watford, Stevenage and Harlow HIV and sexual health clinics, in accordance with objectives set by the Lead Directorate Pharmacist - HIV, Sexual and Gender health, in conjunction with the other Highly Specialist Pharmacists. The post holder will be the lead pharmacist for Dean Street, West Middlesex and Sexual Health Services across the Trust
2. To lead by example in the specialisms of HIV and Sexual and Gender Health clinical pharmacy practice and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to the directorate in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
3. In particular, to lead on a combination of dedicated areas of the pharmacy service alongside the other highly specialist pharmacists for the Specialist Care Directorate
MANAGES: Specialist Pharmacists HIV, Sexual and Gender Health (split between the Highly Specialist 8a posts), The post holder has expert knowledge on HIV and GU drug therapy and is able to advise on treatment at an advanced level, in line with the reputation of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Trust being a leading treatment centre in the field
1. Leadership
To support the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health in the development and delivery of pharmaceutical services to the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health directorate:
· Identify and promote best practice
· Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention
· Demonstrate innovation within the specialty
· Ensure that issues related to pharmaceutical care are appropriately represented within the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health directorate
· Work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, management and participate in the natural agenda for pharmacy services in accordance with the agreed objectives e.g. by being a member of the Directorate Drugs or Clinical Governance Subcommittees
· Proactively develop the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health pharmacy service in response to the needs of the Directorate, in line with local and national objectives
· Reconcile national priorities with local realities in terms of delivery of local services and within the constraints of the commissioned service
· Deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual And Gender Health at relevant external meetings in order to network and share knowledge with other HIV, Sexual and Gender Health specialists at a regional and national level
· Ensure that prescribing issues in HIV, Sexual and Gender Health are managed within the development of Electronic Patient Records

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

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