Specialist Medicine Pharmacist

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist with an interest in medical specialities for a new Band 7 role within the Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team. You will support the team with clinical ward services, funding of high cost medicines, Homecare prescription screening and support the Lead Rheumatology pharmacist with biologic MDTs. You will also be involved in supporting & helping develop trainee pharmacists, band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.,

• To provide a clinical pharmacy service to specialist medicine ward(s).
• To support the lead pharmacists in specialist medicine, particularly rheumatology.
• To gain experience of the funding and monitoring of high cost drugs, particularly in rheumatology.
• To gain experience in Homecare prescription screening and management, particularly in rheumatology.
• To ensure the safe, clinically effective & cost efficient use of medicines.
• To improve the quality of pharmaceutical care to patients.
• To gain knowledge & experience in the management of common medical diseases..
• To support & develop trainee pharmacists, Band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.
  
  This role is suitable for an individual who is looking to develop their clinical skills within medical specialities. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of commissioning of high cost medicines and financial monitoring of medicines usage. You will be a team player with good attention to detail and good communication skills, able to work with a variety of different professionals., Applicants should be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have a postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning. Interviews are likely to be 9th /10th December 2024. The post is fixed term until 31/3/26.
  
  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. .