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Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 8 Saturdays/Sundays for 4 hours)
Job ref
271-CCS-7050706-A
Employer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£54,320 - £60,981 Inclusive per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Band 7

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our existing patient focused team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a wealth 
of clinical experience to take the next step in their career or those with an interest in a specialist Paediatric service. 

*** Previous applicants need not apply ***

Main duties of the job

You will gain experience in a number of specialist rotations, including a variety of therapeutic areas. Some examples include Neurology, Surgery, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Rheumatology/Dermatology, PN, Commissioning (not limited to)

You will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development 

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Combined Values

Essential criteria
  • Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
  • Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
  • Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
  • Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
  • An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
  • Training and supervising staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vani Suri
Job title
Principal Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02074059200
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