Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the King's Medication Safety Team at the Princess Royal University Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop leadership, problem-solving, change management and quality improvement skills. Reducing preventable harm caused by medication is a national priority; this role involves delivering the national and local medication safety agenda and driving a positive safety culture across the organisation.
Key attributes for the role:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Having an approachable and supportive nature
- Ability to adapt to new and conflicting priorities
- A good team player
Many opportunities are available for personal and professional development as the post holder will develop and implement improvement initiatives and provide risk management expertise to colleagues across the Trust. They will also develop and implement Trust policies and guidelines, promote safe practice with medicines and represent the Medication Safety and Pharmacy teams.
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
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Medication Safety. The post holder will also support the roles of the Medication Safety Officer and in managing the Medication Safety Team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the trust needs wherever possible.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
- To take a leadership role in developing and delivering the Trusts Medication Safety agenda.
- To take a leadership role in developing and delivering the Pharmacy Risk and Governance agenda.
- To act as a specialist role model and an expert in Medication Safety across the Trust.
- To promote the safe use of drugs.
- To develop, assess and monitor the implementation of local and national guidance.
- To implement change to reduce the risk of preventable harm caused by medications.
- To promote and drive a positive safety culture with regard to medicines use
- To ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients
- To provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
- To participate in practice and clinical research and audit
To deputise for the Consultant Pharmacist Medication Safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Medication Safety. The post holder will also support the roles of the Medication Safety Officer and in managing the Medication Safety Team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the trust needs wherever possible.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
- To take a leadership role in developing and delivering the Trusts Medication Safety agenda.
- To take a leadership role in developing and delivering the Pharmacy Risk and Governance agenda.
- To act as a specialist role model and an expert in Medication Safety across the Trust.
- To promote the safe use of drugs.
- To develop, assess and monitor the implementation of local and national guidance.
- To implement change to reduce the risk of preventable harm caused by medications.
- To promote and drive a positive safety culture with regard to medicines use
- To ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients
- To provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
- To participate in practice and clinical research and audit
To deputise for the Consultant Pharmacist Medication Safety.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Completed Diploma or equivalent
- Broad clinical experience in secondary care
Desirable
- Specialist experience in medication safety
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Completed Diploma or equivalent
- Broad clinical experience in secondary care
Desirable
- Specialist experience in medication safety
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).
