Specialist Pharmacist - Neurosciences

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated specialist clinical pharmacist to join the Neurosciences Clinical Pharmacy Team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH).

Joining a dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care to patients and clinicians within the Neurosciences Division. We are looking for a team player with strong clinical experience as a registered hospital pharmacist, excellent interpersonal skills, a keen desire to learn, and a meticulous attention to detail.

The Neurosciences Division at KCH is an internationally recognised specialist tertiary centre offering secondary and tertiary care to patients across South East London, South East England and beyond for the many facets of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Sub-specialties include Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Neuro-Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Neurosciences. The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Neurosciences in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Neurosciences
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Neurosciences
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Neurosciences in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Neurosciences.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Neurosciences. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface.
• Promote safe drug use within the Neurosciences specialities.
• Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
• To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Pharmacist (Significant competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• Member of the RPS faculty

Experience Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Experience in directorate pharmacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/