Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Site: The Wellington Hospital, St John's Wood, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with on-call and weekend requirements on a rota basis
Shift times: 9am-5.30pm for weekdays and 0900-1300 for weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at the Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good” by the CQC. The Wellington Hospital covers a number of specialist units including ICU Gynaecology CCU/HDU, Cardiac Treatment and Digestive Health.

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, safe and effective pharmacy service across the hospital, providing leadership across dispensary, inpatient and outpatient services while supporting the ongoing development of the wider pharmacy team.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Senior Management Team, you will contribute to departmental strategy, operational delivery and governance initiatives, helping to drive service improvement and maintain the highest standards of patient-focused care. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion the safe and effective use of medicines and play an active role in quality improvement projects across the hospital.

The role also includes line management and professional development responsibilities, providing mentorship and support to pharmacists at varying stages of their careers, alongside training and developing junior members of the team. Working closely with the Deputy Pharmacy Manager, you will help represent pharmacy services across both our North and South sites, building strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist with an advanced level background in an acute environment looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role. We are seeking someone who combines strong clinical expertise with a passion for developing others, and who has previous experience leading, managing or mentoring pharmacists within a complex acute hospital environment.

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.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered with GPhC
• Post graduate Diploma/Masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience working to an advanced level within an acute setting
• Specialist knowledge in surgical and medical pharmacy
• Previous management and leadership skills

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 Lead Pharmacist 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 supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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