Principal Pharmacist, Sexual Health and HIV services

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team, as the Principal Pharmacist, Sexual Health and HIV Services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to the Sexual Health and HIV team. The post will suit individuals who would thrive in working autonomously and collaboratively as a strong team player.
As the Principal Pharmacist for Sexual Health and HIV Services you will provide leadership and clinical expertise, supporting the work of the Rosehill clinic. You will be a core member of the MDT, ensuring safe and effective medicines management and medicines optimisation. You will oversee the implementation of service improvements, review of medicines expenditure, as well as clinical governance and medicines safety within the Medicine division. You will work directly with patients and carers to understand their needs, and support adherence to medication regimens
You will need good interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to organise and prioritise your work. We will provide appropriate training to aid your personal and professional development.
If this role interests you, please read the job description, call us to discuss and apply!

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• To be responsible for leading, managing, strategically developing and delivering a specialist pharmacy service to the HIV and sexual health clinics.
• To provide specialist advice regarding the use of antiretroviral medication for all patients across the Trust and facilitate good prescribing practice in these areas.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.