Clinical Pharmacist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic pharmacists to join a strong team focused on improving medicines optimisation for patients. This role offers the chance to rotate through various specialties, including critical care and general surgery, while gaining valuable experience in specialist areas such as paediatrics and haematology. With a commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing, this opportunity allows you to advance your career in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your growth and recognizes your contributions through various awards and initiatives.

Benefits

On-site Staff Nursery

Wellbeing Practitioners

Regular Wellbeing Classes

Dedicated Staff Physiotherapist

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with GPhC and have 2+ years post-registration experience.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy on wards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to the Acute Admissions Unit on weekends.
• Participate in clinical training and supervision of trainee pharmacists.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medicines Optimisation

Electronic Prescribing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

GPhC Registration

2+ Years NHS Experience

Tools

Cerner E-Prescribing

JAC

Job description

Do you want to take on the challenge of more responsibility but are not yet ready to specialise? Then come and join us!

We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists who want to work as part of a strong team to improve medicines optimisation for our patients.

You will be able to build on your previous knowledge and experience, taking on more responsibility while rotating through critical care, medical admissions, different medical specialties, general surgery, and adult TPN ward rounds.

You will be predominantly ward-based in the clinical rotations but will also be trained and gain experience in specialist areas including paediatrics / NNU, Homecare and Biologics screening, Haematology, Antimicrobials, and the OPAT service. This post provides a great opportunity to gain experience in various rotations and further develop your skills to progress your career.

You will provide clinical services to our Acute Admissions Unit at weekends, which will be worked as part of your contracted hours on a rotational basis.

Experience with Electronic Prescribing is desirable as the Trust uses the Cerner E-Prescribing system on the wards.

The opportunity to develop education and training skills exists as you will participate in the clinical training and supervision of trainee pharmacists and support less experienced pharmacists.

You are required to be fully registered with the GPhC and have a minimum of 2 years post-registration NHS hospital experience working as a clinical pharmacist on wards. Knowledge of JAC would be an advantage.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

For further details / informal visits, contact:

• Name: Roshni Thoppil
• Job title: Senior Principal Pharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

• Kunali Patel, Senior Pharmacist Education & Training, on 020 8934 2065.