At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical pharmacy services for Women and Children's Division, ensuring safe medicines management.
- Company: Join Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in improving health outcomes for women and children.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and commitment to high standards of practice required.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
Overview
An exciting opportunity to join the team as the Principal Pharmacist, Paediatrics and Women\'s Health.
The post leads and develops the clinical pharmacy service to the Women and Children\'s Division, providing leadership and clinical expertise to support safe medicines management, medicines optimisation and service improvements across the division.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services to the Women and Children\'s Division, including antenatal, neonatal, postnatal, maternity, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, to ensure high standards of quality and professional practice.
- Provide leadership and clinical expertise, supporting work across the Women and Children\'s Division and acting as a core member of the MDT.
- Oversee implementation of service improvements, review medicines expenditure, and ensure medicines safety and clinical governance within the division.
- Work directly with patients and carers to understand needs and support adherence to medication regimens.
- Lead and coordinate the provision of pharmacy care, supervise pharmacy staff, and coordinate cross-site work as required (including covering for leave).
- Participate in late duty, bank holidays and weekend rotas as part of a seven-day service.
- Be the lead pharmacist for Women\'s and Children\'s services Trust-wide and act as the specialist on medicine issues in this area.
- Ensure appropriate training and professional development for the team and yourself.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to high standards of practice, evidence-based care, and medicines optimisation.
- About the Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a broad range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people across southwest London and northeast Surrey, with specialist services including renal and neonatal intensive care.
The Trust employs around 5,000 staff and works with partners across NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton to deliver high-quality care.
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Contact Details:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Recruitment Team
