• Job Description

  Req#: C9289-SC-83?language=en&page=850&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading providers of services for the LGBTQI+ communities including our gender dysphoria clinic 'TransPlus', trans sexual health service '56T' and trans epilation service. Our trans services are recognised for their inclusivity & diversity, and recently won a Nursing Times Award for 'Enhancing Patient Dignity'. Our ambition is to be the leading healthcare provider for trans and non-binary service users in the UK, building on the specialist expertise and knowledge of our clinical teams.

  In October 2022, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was commissioned by NHS England to provide surgical treatment for people with gender dysphoria on a female-to-male pathway. As no other NHS provider had been offering this service nationally, this initiative represented a groundbreaking opportunity to establish a new surgical program. By January 2023, the first metoidioplasty procedure had been performed, marking an important milestone. A year later, in January 2024, the commissioning of masculinising top surgery and lower feminising surgery set the next phase in motion. In July 2024, the first phalloplasty procedure took place, followed closely by the first vulvoplasty/vaginoplasty procedure in September 2024.

  Main duties of the job

  1. To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health Directorate across a number of clinical sites; including at Chelsea & Westminster (CW), West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH), 56 Dean Street (56DS) and 10 Hammersmith Broadway (10HB), Watford, Stevenage and Harlow HIV and sexual health clinics, in accordance with objectives set by the Lead Directorate Pharmacist - HIV, Sexual and Gender health, in conjunction with the other Highly Specialist Pharmacists. The post holder will be the lead pharmacist for Dean Street, West Middlesex and Sexual Health Services across the Trust

  2. To lead by example in the specialisms of HIV and Sexual and Gender Health clinical pharmacy practice and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to the directorate in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

  3. In particular, to lead on a combination of dedicated areas of the pharmacy service alongside the other highly specialist pharmacists for the Specialist Care Directorate

  MANAGES: Specialist Pharmacists HIV, Sexual and Gender Health (split between the Highly Specialist 8a posts)

  About us

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

  Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

  We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

  We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

  The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

  Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum incl. HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  289-SC-83

  Job locations

  Chelsea and Westminster

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Leadership

  To support the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in the development and delivery of pharmaceutical services to the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate:

  Identify and promote best practice

  Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention

  Demonstrate innovation within the specialty

  Ensure that issues related to pharmaceutical care are appropriately represented within the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate

  Work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, management and participate in the natural agenda for pharmacy services in accordance with the agreed objectives e.g. by being a member of the Directorate Drugs or Clinical Governance Subcommittees

  Proactively develop the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology pharmacy service in response to the needs of the Directorate, in line with local and national objectives

  Reconcile national priorities with local realities in terms of delivery of local services and within the constraints of the commissioned service

  Deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology at relevant external meetings in order to network and share knowledge with other HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology specialists at a regional and national level

  Ensure that prescribing issues in HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology are managed within the development of Electronic Patient Records

  Management of service

  To provide clinical pharmacy services for people attending the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate services in accordance with the priorities set by the post holder and Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology

  Support the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in prioritising clinical pharmacy services to the directorate

  To be responsible for leading the pharmacy service to the allocated clinical areas

  When acting as the lead for inpatient services within the team, to review all resident pharmacist handover e-mails and deal with all issues relevant to the directorate, providing feedback and training where necessary

  When acting as the lead for inpatient services within the team, to implement and develop the self-medication scheme for HIV in-patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the HIV inpatient ward

  When acting as the overarching lead for education and training within the team, to supervise and oversee the training of the trainee and resident pharmacists when they rotate through the specialty. Evaluate their performance against objectives using Trust performance and development reviews and personal development plans

  When acting as the overarching lead for HIV services within the team, to support the Lead Pharmacist in the management of the HIV outpatient pharmacy service across all HIV outpatient clinics

  To be responsible for producing monthly and quarterly reports on controlled drugs and medication incidents within the directorate as required

  To be responsible for leading the pharmacy service for the allocated outpatient clinic(s)

  Line-manage the assigned specialist pharmacists within the specialty as directed. This includes appraisal, performance review and dealing with any disciplinary and performance matters as necessary

  Assist in the investigation of errors and complaints involving the pharmaceutical services delivered to the directorate, liaising with the Lead Directorate Pharmacist for the specialty and other relevant managers to ensure a satisfactory outcome

  Review drug related incidents that occur within the directorate and implement actions to reduce re-occurrence.

  Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology on Trust committees or groups where appropriate

  Work across traditional boundaries e.g. independent prescribing role/advanced practitioner role

  Delegate authority appropriately to junior pharmacy staff, e.g. clinics and wards within the specialty, which are appropriate for their level of experience

  Support the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in the recruitment and retention of staff for the team

  Assist Medicines Information with responses to queries generated relating to the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology specialties

  Provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information for the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology Directorate in accordance with the needs of the directorate

  Support the Lead Directorate Pharmacist to effectively monitor and report on the directorate's drug expenditure and provide feedback to service managers, clinicians and finance colleagues at both a directorate and Trust level

  Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Leadership

  To support the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in the development and delivery of pharmaceutical services to the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate:

  Identify and promote best practice

  Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention

  Demonstrate innovation within the specialty

  Ensure that issues related to pharmaceutical care are appropriately represented within the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate

  Work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, management and participate in the natural agenda for pharmacy services in accordance with the agreed objectives e.g. by being a member of the Directorate Drugs or Clinical Governance Subcommittees

  Proactively develop the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology pharmacy service in response to the needs of the Directorate, in line with local and national objectives

  Reconcile national priorities with local realities in terms of delivery of local services and within the constraints of the commissioned service

  Deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology at relevant external meetings in order to network and share knowledge with other HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology specialists at a regional and national level

  Ensure that prescribing issues in HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology are managed within the development of Electronic Patient Records

  Management of service

  To provide clinical pharmacy services for people attending the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate services in accordance with the priorities set by the post holder and Lead Directorate Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology

  Support the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in prioritising clinical pharmacy services to the directorate

  To be responsible for leading the pharmacy service to the allocated clinical areas

  When acting as the lead for inpatient services within the team, to review all resident pharmacist handover e-mails and deal with all issues relevant to the directorate, providing feedback and training where necessary

  When acting as the lead for inpatient services within the team, to implement and develop the self-medication scheme for HIV in-patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the HIV inpatient ward

  When acting as the overarching lead for education and training within the team, to supervise and oversee the training of the trainee and resident pharmacists when they rotate through the specialty. Evaluate their performance against objectives using Trust performance and development reviews and personal development plans

  When acting as the overarching lead for HIV services within the team, to support the Lead Pharmacist in the management of the HIV outpatient pharmacy service across all HIV outpatient clinics

  To be responsible for producing monthly and quarterly reports on controlled drugs and medication incidents within the directorate as required

  To be responsible for leading the pharmacy service for the allocated outpatient clinic(s)

  Line-manage the assigned specialist pharmacists within the specialty as directed. This includes appraisal, performance review and dealing with any disciplinary and performance matters as necessary

  Assist in the investigation of errors and complaints involving the pharmaceutical services delivered to the directorate, liaising with the Lead Directorate Pharmacist for the specialty and other relevant managers to ensure a satisfactory outcome

  Review drug related incidents that occur within the directorate and implement actions to reduce re-occurrence.

  Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology on Trust committees or groups where appropriate

  Work across traditional boundaries e.g. independent prescribing role/advanced practitioner role

  Delegate authority appropriately to junior pharmacy staff, e.g. clinics and wards within the specialty, which are appropriate for their level of experience

  Support the Lead Pharmacist HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology in the recruitment and retention of staff for the team

  Assist Medicines Information with responses to queries generated relating to the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology specialties

  Provide evaluated pharmaceutical and financial information for the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology Directorate in accordance with the needs of the directorate

  Support the Lead Directorate Pharmacist to effectively monitor and report on the directorate's drug expenditure and provide feedback to service managers, clinicians and finance colleagues at both a directorate and Trust level

  Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

  Desirable

  • MSc. in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Advanced Level Practice Credentialling
  • Registered independent prescriber
  • Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)membership
  • HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA) membership
  • British HIV Association (BHIVA) membership

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant specialist experience in HIV, Sexual and Gender Health, delivering services at an advanced level of practice
  • Variety of clinical practice to include medicine, surgical and medicines information rotations
  • Experience of delivering training and education at post graduate level
  • Dispensing and monitoring of clinical trials Supervision of others
  • Clinical audit to improve practice

  Desirable

  • Education and training in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Staff Management e.g. recruitment/ appraisal / training / leadership / motivation / sickness absence / performance monitoring
  • Screening clinical trial protocols

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Identifies and implements best practice
  • Meets sets targets
  • Can demonstrate innovation
  • Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
  • Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement and manages difficult and ambiguous problems
  • Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
  • Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
  • Understanding and implementation of Trust and national priorities
  • Identify and manage risks
  • Can delegate authority appropriately
  • Evaluate quality of own work and service quality
  • Expert clinical reasoning
  • Advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills assessed through advanced level framework
  • Enhances the quality of patient care
  • Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda
  • Integrates research evidence into practice
  • Ensures junior pharmacists training needs are identified and met
  • Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to convey highly complex and potentially highly sensitive information to patients and other practitioners
  • Service evaluation and audit
  • Identifies own training needs
  • Actively seeks novel opportunities to meet training needs
  • Accuracy of screening, dispensing and transcription
  • Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice

  Desirable

  • Identifies appropriate measures of service
  • Spreadsheets and databases
  • Evaluate team's work
  • Tolerates uncertainty
  • Applies a whole-system, patient-focussed approach
  • Undertakes own research and publishes it
  • Evaluates the training provided
  • Ensures others training needs are identified and met

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm for the position
  • Lead by example
  • Self-starter Methodical with attention to detail
  • Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
  • Ability to cope well within a busy environment

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

  Desirable

  • MSc. in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Advanced Level Practice Credentialling
  • Registered independent prescriber
  • Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)membership
  • HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA) membership
  • British HIV Association (BHIVA) membership

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant specialist experience in HIV, Sexual and Gender Health, delivering services at an advanced level of practice
  • Variety of clinical practice to include medicine, surgical and medicines information rotations
  • Experience of delivering training and education at post graduate level
  • Dispensing and monitoring of clinical trials Supervision of others
  • Clinical audit to improve practice

  Desirable

  • Education and training in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Staff Management e.g. recruitment/ appraisal / training / leadership / motivation / sickness absence / performance monitoring
  • Screening clinical trial protocols

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Identifies and implements best practice
  • Meets sets targets
  • Can demonstrate innovation
  • Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
  • Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement and manages difficult and ambiguous problems
  • Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
  • Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
  • Understanding and implementation of Trust and national priorities
  • Identify and manage risks
  • Can delegate authority appropriately
  • Evaluate quality of own work and service quality
  • Expert clinical reasoning
  • Advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills assessed through advanced level framework
  • Enhances the quality of patient care
  • Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda
  • Integrates research evidence into practice
  • Ensures junior pharmacists training needs are identified and met
  • Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to convey highly complex and potentially highly sensitive information to patients and other practitioners
  • Service evaluation and audit
  • Identifies own training needs
  • Actively seeks novel opportunities to meet training needs
  • Accuracy of screening, dispensing and transcription
  • Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice

  Desirable

  • Identifies appropriate measures of service
  • Spreadsheets and databases
  • Evaluate team's work
  • Tolerates uncertainty
  • Applies a whole-system, patient-focussed approach
  • Undertakes own research and publishes it
  • Evaluates the training provided
  • Ensures others training needs are identified and met

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm for the position
  • Lead by example
  • Self-starter Methodical with attention to detail
  • Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
  • Ability to cope well within a busy environment

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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