Senior Pharmacist, Acute & Emergency Medicine, Hurley Group GP

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to optimize patient medication management. In this innovative role, you will provide specialist advice, conduct medication reviews, and collaborate with general practices to enhance healthcare delivery, especially for complex cases. We emphasize patient-centered care and sustainable healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a PharmD or equivalent qualifications.
• Expertise in clinical pharmacy and medication optimization required.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct medication reviews, especially for elderly patients.
• Provide training on medication policies and promote safe prescribing.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication management

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Cost-effective prescribing

Training and support

Education

PharmD or equivalent degree

Job description

Job overview

King’s College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, along with The Hurley Group, has developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation and improved community management of long-term conditions.

This innovative role within the Hurley Group involves working with eConsult to process patient queries and supporting medicines management through collaboration with general practice, under the guidance of a Lead Clinical Pharmacist. The role includes providing specialist advice, conducting full patient-centered medication reviews, especially for elderly patients with complex polypharmacy.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide interface and discharge liaison support within the Care Group.
• Lead clinical pharmacy services across various sub-specialties, ensuring high standards of input.
• Act as a clinical role model and supervise rotational staff at ward level.
• Audit medicine usage to promote cost-effective prescribing.
• Collaborate with general practice staff to promote the role of GP practice pharmacists and raise awareness of available services.
• Work within the eHub to process medication eConsults, reconcile medications, and manage medication workflows virtually across primary care sites.
• Support medicines optimisation and prescribing initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide training to practice staff on medication issues, policies, and guidelines to promote safe and effective prescribing.
• Contribute to improving electronic discharge information and communication processes.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching Trust in the UK, with a turnover of £1 billion, millions of patient contacts annually, and around 15,000 staff across five sites in South East London. The Trust offers comprehensive hospital and specialist services from its Denmark Hill and Bromley sites.

We are committed to Sustainable Healthcare for All through our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. We encourage staff to contribute responsibly to reducing environmental impact.

Our vision, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach', aims to be BOLD, with outstanding care, innovative research, and a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to be person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable, elevating Team King’s to new heights.