Consultant Anaesthetist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Pharmacist to join a prestigious Liver Pharmacy Team at a renowned hospital. This role involves leading clinical pharmacy services, optimizing patient care, and participating in outpatient clinics. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to outstanding healthcare, innovation, and sustainability. Make a significant impact while working in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care and professional development. This is your chance to contribute to a vital healthcare mission and be part of a team that values excellence, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialized pharmacy services in a clinical setting.
• Ability to lead and manage pharmacy services within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist and lead clinical pharmacy services.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary ward rounds.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Patient Management

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Senior Pharmacist to join the Liver Pharmacy Team at King's College Hospital as a 9-12 month maternity leave cover.

The Liver Unit at King’s College Hospital is a world-renowned tertiary referral centre for liver transplantation, complex hepatology, viral hepatitis, hepatobiliary surgery, and liver intensive care.

The post holder deputises for the team leader, Liver and Private Patient Services, and acts as the lead for Liver Transplant Services. Responsibilities include providing a highly specialised pharmacy service to the in-patient liver wards and liver theatres, and actively participating in pharmacist-led outpatient clinics. Excellent communication skills are required to provide specialist pharmacy advice to primary and secondary care healthcare professionals and patients.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Hepatology
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within the hepatology care group
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in the hepatology Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist
• Develop and participate in outpatient clinics to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused pharmaceutical care
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise patient care within the hepatology Care Group
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, promoting high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care
• Promote safe drug use within the Hepatology Care Group specialties
• Work with the Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services, to develop, manage, and support non-medical prescribing within pharmacy and the Trust
• Provide specialist pharmacist input into the Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Group (NMPG), including managing Patient Group Directions and Written Instructions
• Develop, implement, and audit local guidelines
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level
• Provide education and training for healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust
• Handle financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, drug budget management, and work on CIPs (cost improvement programs)
• Participate in practice and clinical research and audit

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1 billion, millions of patient contacts annually, and more than 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust offers a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be BOLD — focusing on Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leadership in Research, Innovation, and Education, as well as Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. We are committed to person-centered, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare, continually striving to improve.

We are at a pivotal point and seek individuals ready to make a lasting difference. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets for 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. All staff contributions are essential to meet these goals, and we encourage responsible work practices to minimize environmental impact.