Lead Pharmacist for Medical Specialities

The post holder will be a key member of the medical specialities team, delivering high quality medicines optimisation service to patients, whilst developing effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary setting. They will be the lead for the medical wards and liaising with the relevant teams including consultants & ward managers.

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

It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with substantial experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to acute medicines and who has successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, is an independent prescriber or working towards this.

Thank you for showing an interest in this very exciting role within Homerton Healthcare which is a fantastic Trust - vibrant, enthusiastic, and skilled. Hackney is the 2nd most deprived Borough in London and the Homerton has always been totally committed to making the health of City and Hackney residents the very best it can be, a mission which is especially relevant with the current economic situation. As a Trust we manage both acute and community services and are also part of one of the best integrated care systems in the country.

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our senior team, who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward.

If you are 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 you!

Why join our Pharmacy team?

We are a friendly forward-thinking and dynamic team, always open to new ideas. We were the the first Trust in East London to adopt e-prescribing and we are now implementing full automation of medicines management processes Trust wide. This is a really exciting time to join Homerton Pharmacy as we re-design our clinical services; enhance the role of prescribing pharmacists, support virtual wards and build an exemplar service fit for the future., 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.