Job summary
The Clinical Pharmacy Service at King's is highly respected across the Trust and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to advance patient care. We are patient-centred, research-oriented, progressive and innovative, and work alongside senior managers and clinicians to provide comprehensive directorate services.
The successful candidate will be part of the Pharmacy Clinical Services team, who lead the Clinical Pharmacy Service by; overseeing recruitment, workforce management; responding to medicine shortages as well as developing and auditing clinical standards against approved policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Key activities of the post holder will include:
- Respond to enquiries from the Clinical Pharmacy teams and wider multi-disciplinary teams
- Deliver training to pharmacy staff in relation to approved policies and procedures
- Participate in recruitment and wider workforce planning
- Manage rotas for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Support the on-call service by providing clinical support, training and guidance
- Participate in clinical audit and research, risk management and clinical guideline development
- Develop clinical and operational plans for the management of medicine shortages for the trust
- Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services
The post will provide many opportunities for personal and professional development, both clinically and managerially. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate initiative, innovation and effective teamwork within a busy environment. Previous experience as a clinical pharmacist, and directorate pharmacy, as well as operational experience and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for the role. Candidates should have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). An independent prescribing qualification and experience of staff management are advantageous.
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 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.
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
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services as necessary. To lead clinical pharmacy services for patients treated within the Care Group in conjunction with thePrincipal Pharmacist. To propose and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in the Trust in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist in line with national and internationalconsensus guidelines. To lead and comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy To develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols for use both Trust wide and within Acute Speciality Medicine. To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.
Clinical Responsibilities To act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in the Care Group. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Care Group patients and more generally for allpatients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information usingexpert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionalson the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To participate in outpatient clinics, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role inthis area. To undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics as necessary.
Financial Management To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high cost medications. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities associated with this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services as necessary. To lead clinical pharmacy services for patients treated within the Care Group in conjunction with thePrincipal Pharmacist. To propose and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in the Trust in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist in line with national and internationalconsensus guidelines. To lead and comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy To develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols for use both Trust wide and within Acute Speciality Medicine. To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.
Clinical Responsibilities To act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in the Care Group. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Care Group patients and more generally for allpatients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information usingexpert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionalson the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To participate in outpatient clinics, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role inthis area. To undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics as necessary.
Financial Management To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high cost medications. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities associated with this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (Masters Degree)
- Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent prescriber or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Member of the RPS faculty
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
- To have basic keyboard and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, report generation and presentations)
- Ability to work well under pressure by prioritizing and managing time effectively
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (Masters Degree)
- Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent prescriber or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Member of the RPS faculty
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
- To have basic keyboard and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, report generation and presentations)
- Ability to work well under pressure by prioritizing and managing time effectively
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).
