Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Position

Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Permanent Position Job Details

• Posting Date: 14 November 2023
• Salary: £52,356.85 per year
• Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Closing Date: 14 December 2023
• Location: NW8 9NH
• Company: CS UK Recruitment Ltd
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: 6145

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is proud to present a unique opportunity for a dedicated Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join an exceptional independent private hospital located near Central London. We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality care, a broad range of services, and excellence in our team of consultants and staff.

As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical services to wards, the Hospice, and associated departments following professional, departmental, and hospital policies.
• Promoting responsible, safe, and cost-effective prescribing to optimize clinical outcomes and minimize adverse reactions and errors.
• Offering support to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff, addressing queries related to individual patients and hospital protocols.
• Conducting clinical audit projects involving the use of medicines within the hospital.
• Identifying changes in prescribing practices affecting the drugs budget and advising the Chief Pharmacist.
• Providing professional, managerial, and clinical leadership to all pharmacy staff.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and other applicable standards in designated areas of responsibility.
• Recording clinical interventions and activities regularly in line with departmental policy.
• Attending Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDTs) and relevant group meetings as required.
• Participating in Saturday, late, and on-call rotas as necessary.
• Contributing to the departmental staff appraisal program and monitoring professional development.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Minimum of 2 years in a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting.
• Experience in palliative care.
• Post-registration experience within a hospital setting.
• Substantial experience in multidisciplinary communication.
• Development of policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as report writing and presentation skills.
• Accurate clinical, dispensing, and checking abilities.
• Awareness of drug cost issues.
• Medication counseling experience.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with nursing and/or medical colleagues.
• Experience with private patients.
• Proficiency in analyzing and applying complex clinical data and financial software.

The successful Lead Clinical Pharmacist will enjoy:

• Competitive salary: £52,356.85 per annum.
• Ongoing development and training opportunities.
• 27 days annual leave.
• Generous private healthcare cover.
• Contributory pension schemes, including NHS pension continuation.
• Competitive pay with progressive band structuring.
• Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year.
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Discounts at local, national, and online shops.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work loan scheme.
• Employee “Service Excellence” recognition rewards.

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.