Lead Clinical Pharmacist - PICU & NICU

Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist (PICU & NICU)
Site: The Portland Hospital, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with on-call and weekend requirements.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We have a exciting opportunity for a Lead 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 (which has expanded from 9 beds and still growing), equipped with the latest technology and cutting-edge treatment all of which is medically supported by our team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 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! Offering you the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

In this role you will be a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and leading on the provision of a high quality, patient focused, clinical pharmacy service which consistently meets the needs of all service users.

The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will lead on service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs). You will be integral in developing and providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

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

Skills and experience

• MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC
• Independent Prescriber (desirable)
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol
• Experience covering PICU/NICU specialties
• Experience in specialist areas: paediatrics, women's health, critical care, cardiology and enteral nutrition
• Experience in a hospital setting

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a permanent employee at HCA Healthcare, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of 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 discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supporte