Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Innovation and Quality Improvement

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in London is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist for clinical innovation and quality improvement. The successful candidate will oversee pharmaceutical care for multiple specialties, ensuring effective medication management and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic pharmacist looking to contribute to high-quality patient outcomes and work within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with a clinical pharmacy background.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality clinical services in post-acute medicine.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-focused care.
• Supervise rotational staff and promote safe drug use.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient-focused Care

Pharmaceutical Care

Cost-effective Prescribing

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Innovation and Quality Improvement, London

Client:

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

10119a578c22

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated pharmacist with a clinical pharmacy background to join the Post-Acute Medicine team. The post holder will lead and deliver high-quality, clinical services to post-acute medical and stroke wards.

The successful candidate will work across Post-Acute Medicine, covering specialties such as respiratory, cystic fibrosis, stroke, gastroenterology, diabetes, and elderly care. Pharmacists in this team provide extensive pharmaceutical care and medicines management to ensure a seamless, integrated model of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Act as a deputy for the Principal Pharmacist when necessary.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide interface and discharge liaison, supporting wards and units within the Care Group.
• Lead on clinical pharmacy services within various sub-specialties, ensuring high clinical input.
• Act as a clinical role model and supervise rotational staff at ward level.
• Promote safe drug use within the specialty.
• Develop, implement, and audit local guidelines.
• Audit medicine usage to promote cost-effective prescribing.
• Assist in financial reporting and drug budget management.
• Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care on discharge, liaising with other healthcare professionals.
• Work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend professional practice boundaries within the Care Group.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching trusts, 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 a full range of hospital services and specialist services at Denmark Hill and Bromley.

King’s is committed to Sustainable Healthcare, with net zero carbon targets set for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus).

Our values emphasize kindness, respect, and teamwork, supporting a culture of compassion, inclusivity, honesty, and professionalism.

Our strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be bold and innovative, focusing on outstanding care, research, education, and diversity, with a person-centred, digital, and sustainable approach.