Specialist Pharmacist - Post-Acute Medicine

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated pharmacist to join a leading Post-Acute Medicine Team. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical services across various specialties, including respiratory and diabetes care. You will lead pharmacy services, act as an independent prescriber, and ensure optimal patient care through evidence-based practices. Join a dynamic team at one of the UK's busiest teaching hospitals, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and healthcare innovation. Embrace the chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence and sustainability in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in clinical pharmacy.
• Expertise in Post-Acute Medicine and independent prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services and provide expert advice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and medication reviews.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Clinical pharmacy management

Medication reviews

Patient education

Independent prescribing

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist registration

Tools

Clinical guidelines

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the Post-Acute Medicine Team. The postholder will be responsible for leading and delivering a high quality, clinical service to wards across medicine specialities working closely with the Principal Pharmacist, Post-Acute Medicine.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across Post-Acute Medicine including a broad range of specialities such as respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis, acute medicine, stroke, elderly care, and diabetes. Pharmacists within the team provide extensive pharmaceutical care and comprehensive medicines management to ensure a seamless, integrated model of care.

Main duties of the job

1. Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Post-Acute Medicine.
2. Act as a specialist role model and an expert in medical management within Post-Acute Medicine.
3. Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
4. Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise patient care within Post-Acute Medicine.
5. Ensure high-level clinical pharmacy input to patient care.
6. Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
7. Provide patient and carer education and liaise across interfaces.
8. Promote safe drug use within Post-Acute Medicine.
9. Develop, implement, and audit local guidelines.
10. Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.
11. Manage financial reporting, drug usage, expenditure forecasting, and drug budgets.
12. Participate in practice and clinical research and audits.
13. Work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend professional practice boundaries within the care group.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust offers a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be BOLD, with outstanding care, leadership in research and innovation, and a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are committed to sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, targeting 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 these goals.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and seek individuals ready to join a highly professional team and make a lasting difference.

Job details

• Posted on: 01 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum, including HCA
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 11 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 213-CAY-7145565-A
• Location: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Job description

The postholder will act as a specialist practitioner and expert pharmacist in Post-Acute Medicine, delivering pharmaceutical care and providing complex, evidence-based clinical advice to healthcare professionals inside and outside the Trust. Responsibilities include participating in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, medication reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as practicing as an independent prescriber where appropriate. The role involves ensuring timely medication supply, liaising with healthcare professionals, developing guidelines, supporting homecare services, and maintaining up-to-date clinical drug information. Participation in adverse incident reporting is also required.