Specialist Pharmacist - Patient Services

Kings College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Specialist Pharmacist to join a leading NHS Trust's Pharmacy Team. This role offers the chance to lead clinical pharmacy services, ensuring safe and effective operations while providing mentorship to junior pharmacists. With a focus on continuous professional development, you will be part of a dynamic environment that prioritizes patient care and innovative practices. If you have a passion for pharmacy and are eager to make a difference in a busy teaching hospital, this position is perfect for you. Join a team committed to delivering outstanding healthcare and contributing to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with relevant clinical experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacist for Patient Services at PRUH and South Sites.
• Train and develop junior pharmacists in Patient Services.
• Promote high-quality clinical pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Expertise

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Regulations Knowledge

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Member of the RPS Faculty

Job description

Band 8a

Main area: Pharmacy

Grade: Band 8a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To participate in the Pharmacy 7 day service, including weekend shifts.)

Job ref: 213-CAY-6986610

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Princess Royal University Hospital

Town: Farnborough Common

Salary: £59,490 - £66,239 per annum, inc HCA

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 10/03/2025

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and highly motivated Specialist Pharmacist, Patient Services to join the King’s College Hospital Pharmacy Team based at the Princess Royal University Hospital. If you are a good communicator with a passion for pharmacy, then this could be the job for you. The post holder will provide professional leadership to ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary with operational support from the Dispensary Manager. They will also act as the clinical lead for the dispensary and provide support to, and supervision for, junior pharmacists. In addition, they will be responsible for providing training and supervision in the dispensary for trainee pharmacists.

The Pharmacy department puts a strong emphasis on a learning environment and ensures that staff have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to their full potential and actively encourages the continuous professional development of every staff member.

Main duties of the job

1. To be the responsible clinical pharmacist lead in the management and development of Patient Services at PRUH and South Sites.
2. To be responsible for the training and development of junior pharmacists in Patient Services.
3. Being a member of Pharmacy Risk and Governance and PSIRF panels representing patient services and leading the development of learning responses/action plans related to Patient Services.
4. Being a member of the Local Faculty Group representing Patient Services and discussing the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists.
5. To plan and implement new clinical standards to meet service demands as needed.
6. To promote best clinical practice across all Trust sites.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PATIENT/CLIENT CARE

• To be responsible for delivering a customer-focused service to patients.
• Support the dispensary managers within the different dispensaries to ensure smooth day-to-day running and delivery of departmental KPIs with a focus on clinical issues impacting workload.
• To promote high quality clinical pharmaceutical care for all patients.
• To act as lead specialist clinical pharmacist in Patient Services at the PRUH and South Sites.
• To participate in and contribute to the clinical pharmacy service as appropriate.
• To provide highly specialised advice on medicine management issues within specialist area.
• To manage and co-ordinate response to all complaints in Pharmacy as needed.
• To manage and co-ordinate dispensary incident reviews and investigations making changes to practice as needed.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC (competency assessed and examined professional registration)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice
• Member of the RPS faculty

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous relevant clinical experience in a variety of clinical specialities.
• Expert clinical knowledge and Skills Relevant to Area of Practice.
• Experience of Practice Research or Audit.
• Knowledge of Regulations and Legislation Relevant to Pharmacy Practice.
• Experience of Supervising Others.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Information:

Name: Niroj Weerasooriya

Job title: Principal Pharmacy Technician - Operations

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01689 864 014

Name: Paul Bains

Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist

Telephone number: 01689 864 002