Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Women's Health

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year. We have a spacious, modern 18-bed unit within PICU (expanded from 9 beds), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatments, all supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists available 24/7.

Above all else, what stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you'll work alongside and the strong feeling of teamwork! We offer you the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, with a promise that you will feel supported and have opportunities to grow.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy, with a main focus on PICU. Responsibilities may include medicines management, providing advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services (note: no aseptic services at The Portland), risk management, clinical governance, quality improvement projects, and training of junior staff. This role will be ward-based with ad-hoc dispensary cover when required.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medications, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite healthcare group offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions prioritising your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer flexible benefits reflecting their invaluable contributions, including:

• 25 days holiday annually (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions increasing with service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discounts, including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 retailers

Job responsibilities

• Leading and developing specialist services for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
• Leading drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system
• Leading drug validation and configuration for Meditech
• Managing Expanse prescribing system
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU
• Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects

Person Specification Experience

• Experience in PICU/NICU specialties
• Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, women's health, critical care, cardiology, and enteral nutrition

Qualifications

• MPharm (or equivalent) registered with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or willingness to enrol)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, the salary is competitive and dependent on skills & experience, plus benefits.