Principal Pharmacist - LOC

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Pharmacist with experience in Quality Assurance to join our Pharmacy Team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that houses several centres of excellence from Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.

As 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 QA pharmacy service which consistently meets regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for leading the QA pharmacy team and provide senior strategic leadership on all aspects of quality assurance in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and preparation in HCA aseptic services. To lead with respect to all quality and regulatory aspects of design, commissioning and maintenance of HCA aseptic units. To work with and support the accountable pharmacist who is responsible for all aspects of the services within all HCA aseptic preparation units.

The duties of the Accountable Pharmacist include the approval of all systems of work and documentation used in HCA units. To be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the pharmaceutical quality management system, to underpin the principles of medication safety and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

You 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.

• Lead the QA pharmacy team and provide senior strategic leadership on all aspects of quality assurance in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing and preparation in HCA aseptic services.
• Oversee design, commissioning and maintenance of HCA aseptic units in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the accountable pharmacist responsible for services within all HCA aseptic preparation units.
• Approve systems of work and documents used in HCA units.
• Implement and maintain the pharmaceutical quality management system to underpin medication safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead on service and professional development, audit, and monitoring of KPIs.
• Act as a key stakeholder for Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and related initiatives.
• Develop and provide training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.

• Additional post graduate clinical qualifications e.g. Diploma in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
• Minimum 5 years' hospital experience as a Quality Assurance Pharmacist in Aseptics
• Experience with information systems and electronic prescribing
• Experience working with licensed and unlicensed Aseptic units
• Experience of working in an aseptic unit with proven track records of validation and service improvement

• 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

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. This includes a commitment to fostering inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environment for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do and continuously improving our skills and services.

We encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing 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.

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, with flexibility to support on weekends dependent on service…