Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - NHS Hospital Kent - Band 7

Hunter AHP Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS hospital in Kent as a Locum Band 7 Emergency Medicine Pharmacist. This role involves providing advanced clinical pharmacy services in the Emergency Department, working collaboratively with healthcare staff. Ideal for GPhC-registered pharmacists with NHS experience, looking to impact patient care. Flexible working patterns and opportunities for permanent placement are available.

Qualifications

• Significant NHS hospital experience required.
• Experience in emergency medicine or similar settings is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical input and medicines optimisation for ED patients.
• Review and manage medication for complex patients.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in the department.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Job description

Locum Band 7 Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - NHS Hospital in Kent

Hunter AHP have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join the Emergency Department team at a NHS hospital in Kent.

Location: NHS Hospital, Kent Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: Ongoing (possibility to go permanent upon review) Working Pattern: 3, 4 or 5 days per week (flexible) Hourly Rate: �28 - �33 per hour (DOE) Payment: Weekly

About the Role: The post holder will be providing advanced clinical pharmacy services to a varied patient population. You will work closely with clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective use of medicines in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver expert clinical input and medicines optimisation for patients in the Emergency Department

Review and manage the medication needs of complex and acutely unwell patients

Supervise and support two dedicated pharmacy technicians based in the ED

Lead on medicines-related policy and service development within the department

Drive forward a quality improvement project aimed at improving prescribing and medicines use across the care group

Attend and contribute to monthly ED care group governance and medication safety meetings

Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and compliance with local and national guidelines

Participate in staff education, training and audit activities where appropriate

Department & Team Structure:

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team in the Emergency Department, including senior clinicians, nurses, and allied health staff

Two pharmacy technicians are already embedded in the department to support with medicine histories and administration

Close working relationships with the inpatient pharmacy and clinical governance teams

Ideal Candidate:

GPhC-registered Pharmacist with significant NHS hospital experience

Prior experience working in emergency medicine, acute medicine or similar fast-paced clinical settings

Confident in independent clinical decision-making

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

This is an ideal role for a clinical pharmacist who is ready to take the next step into a senior, service-shaping post - or for someone with ED/acute experience looking for a new challenge in a supportive NHS trust.

Interested? Contact Olivia Hanson-Smith at Hunter AHP to find out more or apply: Email: [e-mail]