Senior Pharmacy Operations & Clinical Lead

King's College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead, develop and evaluate operational and clinical pharmacy services across Queen Mary's Hospital and support services at Princess Royal University Hospital.

The post holder will support the Specialist Pharmacist in managing services and liaising between pharmacy and clinical areas to tailor services to care group needs wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Specialist Pharmacist and for the operational and clinical pharmacy services at QMH.
• Act as a role model in operational and clinical management at QMH, and clinical and pharmacy care groups.
• Support the Specialist Pharmacist to lead, manage and develop operational and clinical pharmacy services at QMH and contribute to the provision and management of operational services at PRUH.
• Participate in operational and clinical activities to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure operational and clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface liaison and support.
• Provide patient and carer education and support and close liaison across the interface.
• Promote safe drug use within dispensary, clinical specialties and clinical areas.
• Develop, implement and audit local guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• Work with the Deputy Chief and Principal Pharmacists and Principal and Lead Technicians to extend the boundaries of professional practice.

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead, develop and evaluate operational and clinical pharmacy services across Queen Mary's Hospital and support services at Princess Royal University Hospital.

The post holder will support the Specialist Pharmacist in managing services and liaising between pharmacy and clinical areas to tailor services to care group needs wherever possible.