Job summary
** Open to Community Pharmacists looking to join the NHS ** We are looking for a hard-working and highly motivated clinical pharmacist to join us in our small Patient Services team at our Beckenham Beacon Site. The post holder will act as the Senior Pharmacist for Patient Services at the Beckenham Beacon Site. The post holder will provide professional leadership whilst work alongside a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the safe and effective running of the Beckenham Beacon dispensary with the operational support from the Specialist Patient Services Pharmacist. The post holder will liaise with clinics, departments and the dispensaries at other site to ensure that pharmacy service is provided for the range of specialist clinics provided at the Beckenham Beacon site.
Main duties of the job
To find out more about the key roles and responsibilities, specific skills and expertise; please refer to the Job Description and Person specification attachments under the supporting documents heading.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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 Reachis 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.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities of the post holder in each rotation will be to:
Ensure the safe and effective running of the Pharmacy dispensary at all times by leading and managing pharmacy staff, who are undertaking duties at the Beckenham Beacon site.
Consistently lead the provision of the clinical pharmacy service, providing a to the site specialties, including gastroenterology, urology, sexual health, neurology, rheumatology and dermatology.
Ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities of the post holder in each rotation will be to:
Ensure the safe and effective running of the Pharmacy dispensary at all times by leading and managing pharmacy staff, who are undertaking duties at the Beckenham Beacon site.
Consistently lead the provision of the clinical pharmacy service, providing a to the site specialties, including gastroenterology, urology, sexual health, neurology, rheumatology and dermatology.
Ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.
Person Specification
Qualified
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
Diploma
Essential
- Diploma in General pharmacy Practice or Equivalent
Relevant Experience/Skills
Essential
- NHS experience in specialty
Person Specification
Qualified
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
Diploma
Essential
- Diploma in General pharmacy Practice or Equivalent
Relevant Experience/Skills
Essential
- NHS experience in specialty
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
