Highly Specialist Pharmacist Paediatric Gastroenterology

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  • South East London
  • £64,156-71,148 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
We are looking for a committed Highly Specialist Pharmacist with excellent paediatric gastroenterology and pharmaceutical skills for a fixed term position at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will be working with a team of highly motivated and experienced pharmacists and technicians providing patient-centred pharmaceutical care to paediatric patients.Main duties of the jobTo lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services within ELCH utilising immunotherapy to the Paediatric Gastroenterology service in accordance with the objectives set by the Principal Pharmacist. To act as a role model in the paediatric gastroenterology pharmacy fields. To provide a consistently high pharmaceutical service in line with GSTFT corporate objectives and NHS Plan.To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate the processes for approval, appropriate use and audit of high cost medicines commissioned by NHS England (NHSE) and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's) in accordance with the objectives set by the Paediatric Principal Pharmacist. It is expected that at least 50% of time will be spent on clinical duties, supporting specialised gastroenterology clinical services within ELCH.About usEvelina LondonEvelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life for children, young people and for women from London, South East England, and - for some rare conditions - around the UK and the world.As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. We operate through four clinical directorates: Neonatology and Medical Specialties, Surgical Services, Theatres and Paediatric Intensive Care, Children's Community Services and Women's Services.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£64,156 to £71,148 a year p.a. inc. HCA pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number196-LIS9833Job locationsSt Thomas HospitalWestminster bridge roadLondonSE1 9RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be leading on the provision of the paediatric gastroenterology service within the Evelina. For a comprehensive overview, please consult the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be leading on the provision of the paediatric gastroenterology service within the Evelina. For a comprehensive overview, please consult the attached job description.Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • Higher Degree / diploma in clinical practice
  • GPHC Registration
Desirable
  • RPS Faculty Member
  • RPS membership
SkillsEssential
  • - Identify and promote best practice
  • - Ensure delivery of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
  • - Motivate and inspire others
  • - Proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives
  • Identify and manage the risks for the service
  • To provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information including high cost medicines funded via IFRs
Desirable
  • - Extend the boundaries of the profession
  • - Ensure that issues related to pharmaceutical care are appropriately represented at directorate or equivalent level
ExperienceEssential
  • -Evidence of delivering pharmaceutical services to paediatric patients
  • - Identify and manage the risks for the service
  • - Delegate authority appropriately to junior staff
  • - To provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information including high cost medicines funded via individual funding requests
  • Deliver pharmaceutical services to a medical speciality including the preparation, submission and monitoring of high cost medicines funded via individual funding requests (IFRs)
  • - Demonstrate innovation
Desirable
  • To have a recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Have managed clinical pharmacy services in paediatric gastroenterology
  • - Evaluate performance of junior staff against identified criteria using Trust IPR tools
  • - To identify new prescribing practices that may impact budget (horizon scanning)
  • To have a recognised post graduate qualification with a research component, or equivalent published evidence.
  • To demonstrate the ability to educate, train and evaluate pharmacy staff and other health care professionals in a clinical specialty
Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • Higher Degree / diploma in clinical practice
  • GPHC Registration
Desirable
  • RPS Faculty Member
  • RPS membership
SkillsEssential
  • - Identify and promote best practice
  • - Ensure delivery of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
  • - Motivate and inspire others
  • - Proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives
  • Identify and manage the risks for the service
  • To provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information including high cost medicines funded via IFRs
Desirable
  • - Extend the boundaries of the profession
  • - Ensure that issues related to pharmaceutical care are appropriately represented at directorate or equivalent level
ExperienceEssential
  • -Evidence of delivering pharmaceutical services to paediatric patients
  • - Identify and manage the risks for the service
  • - Delegate authority appropriately to junior staff
  • - To provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information including high cost medicines funded via individual funding requests
  • Deliver pharmaceutical services to a medical speciality including the preparation, submission and monitoring of high cost medicines funded via individual funding requests (IFRs)
  • - Demonstrate innovation
Desirable
  • To have a recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Have managed clinical pharmacy services in paediatric gastroenterology
  • - Evaluate performance of junior staff against identified criteria using Trust IPR tools
  • - To identify new prescribing practices that may impact budget (horizon scanning)
  • To have a recognised post graduate qualification with a research component, or equivalent published evidence.
  • To demonstrate the ability to educate, train and evaluate pharmacy staff and other health care professionals in a clinical specialty

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