Job summary
This post provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with a clinical pharmacy background to join the Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Womens and Childrens Pharmacy Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering a high-quality, clinical service to the expanding neonatal unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital site with opportunities for cross-site working.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of Women's and Child Health including general paediatrics, maternity and gynaecology
Main duties of the job
Key activities of the post holder will be to:
Lead on the expansion of the high-dependency neonatal unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital
Ensure delivery of optimal pharmaceutical care
Develop neonatal transitional care services across all sites
Assist with ongoing optimisation of Epic Electronic Healthcare System across neonatology
Provide extensive pharmaceutical care and medicines management services to areas across Women's and Child Health
Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Women's and Children's
Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and other clinical meetings
Participate in clinical audit, risk management and clinical guideline development
Provide supervision, education and training to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
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
This role provides a varied experience as well as flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development in clinical, research, strategic and managerial skills. It includes opportunities to develop and influence care across wider areas of Womens Health and general paediatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to be a team player with clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to learn and a meticulous attention to detail.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the evening and weekend working services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides a varied experience as well as flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development in clinical, research, strategic and managerial skills. It includes opportunities to develop and influence care across wider areas of Womens Health and general paediatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to be a team player with clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to learn and a meticulous attention to detail.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the evening and weekend working services.
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
- 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
- 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).
