Job summary
King's College Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust, along with The Hurley Group, have developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation and improved community management of long term conditions.
This innovative role within the Hurley Group will involve working with eConsult to process patient queries.
This role will also support the medicines management aspects of this initiative through working within the general practice setting with the support of a Lead Clinical Pharmacist. This role will work as part of the general practice team to provide specialist advice to patients, and undertake full patient centred medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, particularly the elderly and those with multiple conditions.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO APPLY.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the multidisciplinary team delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care to patients
- Provide interface and discharge liaison, and support to the wards & units within the Care Group
- Consistently lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the many sub-specialties within the Care Group and ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input
- Act as a clinical role model, and supervise rotational staff at ward level
- Audit usage of medicines in the Care Group with the aim of promoting cost effective prescribing
- To work with general practice staff to promote and embed the role of a GP practice pharmacist, and raise awareness of services available to patients
- Work within the eHub to process medication eConsults, reconcile medications and process medication workflow across the Hurley Group primary care sites in a virtual online setting.
- To provide operational and clinical support to medicines optimisation developments and prescribing initiatives as dictated by GP practice, CCG, and hospital Trust and service objectives
- To provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to general practice staff in order to promote medicines optimisation and high quality and cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.
- To collate and feedback on electronic discharge related information to ensure continuing improvement of the hospital computerised discharge letter and process of communication
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 around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- Develop, implement, and audit prescribing guidelines in collaboration with the Principal Pharmacist Acute and Emergency Medicine.
- Support policy, service changes, and pharmacy service improvements within the Care Group.
- Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist when necessary.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and expand the pharmacists role.
- Align services with local and national policies and frameworks.
- Advance safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient drug use.
- Promote and integrate GP practice pharmacist roles.
- Work within the eHub to manage medication workflows across primary care sites.
- Support medicines optimisation and prescribing initiatives in collaboration with general practice, CCGs, and hospital Trusts.
- Train general practice staff on medication policies and cost-effective prescribing.
- Improve communication regarding electronic discharge information.
- Facilitate implementation and sustainability of medication changes across healthcare settings.
- Develop pharmacist-led pathways for minor ailments and chronic conditions.
- Provide direct patient support through online or telephone consultations.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Serve as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area.
- Maintain accurate records in clinical systems (eConsult, EMIS, iCARE, Sunrise, Symphony).
- Deliver pharmaceutical care and adhere to service standards.
- Provide specialised clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
- Engage in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and antibiotic stewardship.
- Ensure timely medication supply and participate in discharge planning.
- Conduct patient education and counselling on medication use.
- Function as an independent prescriber within the scope of expertise.
- Improve medication adherence and reduce medicine-related admissions.
- Communicate medication-related issues across primary and secondary care.
- Contribute to adverse incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with CCGs to ensure consistent prescribing practices.
Financial Management
- Monitor drug expenditure and provide financial analysis to leadership.
- Support medicines optimisation targets within primary care settings.
- Promote cost-effective prescribing and formulary recommendations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures within the Care Group.
- Use horizon scanning techniques to anticipate high-cost medications.
- Develop policies for cost control and evidence-based prescribing.
- Educate healthcare professionals on the financial aspects of drug therapy.
- Attend financial and Care Group meetings as required.
- Optimise the use of homecare providers for VAT savings.
- Provide financial data to ensure accurate reimbursement from NHSE/CCGs.
People Management and Performance
- Lead, coach, and manage junior staff performance.
- Conduct performance appraisals and set development objectives.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory, and professional training.
- Manage staff absences and maintain high productivity.
- Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
- Foster team well-being, morale, and a zero-tolerance culture for bullying.
- Provide teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Act as a tutor for trainee pharmacists and diploma students.
- Train and supervise pharmacy staff at the ward level.
- Facilitate CPD activities to maintain updated professional knowledge.
- Train general practice staff to enhance medicines optimisation.
Research and Service Development
- Lead, participate in, and coordinate research and audit projects.
- Investigate and improve service quality through audits and research.
- Publish and present research findings at various levels.
- Liaise with clinical trial staff regarding medication supply and monitoring.
- Support the development and evaluation of local initiatives in delivery of medicines optimisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- Develop, implement, and audit prescribing guidelines in collaboration with the Principal Pharmacist Acute and Emergency Medicine.
- Support policy, service changes, and pharmacy service improvements within the Care Group.
- Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist when necessary.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and expand the pharmacists role.
- Align services with local and national policies and frameworks.
- Advance safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient drug use.
- Promote and integrate GP practice pharmacist roles.
- Work within the eHub to manage medication workflows across primary care sites.
- Support medicines optimisation and prescribing initiatives in collaboration with general practice, CCGs, and hospital Trusts.
- Train general practice staff on medication policies and cost-effective prescribing.
- Improve communication regarding electronic discharge information.
- Facilitate implementation and sustainability of medication changes across healthcare settings.
- Develop pharmacist-led pathways for minor ailments and chronic conditions.
- Provide direct patient support through online or telephone consultations.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Serve as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area.
- Maintain accurate records in clinical systems (eConsult, EMIS, iCARE, Sunrise, Symphony).
- Deliver pharmaceutical care and adhere to service standards.
- Provide specialised clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
- Engage in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and antibiotic stewardship.
- Ensure timely medication supply and participate in discharge planning.
- Conduct patient education and counselling on medication use.
- Function as an independent prescriber within the scope of expertise.
- Improve medication adherence and reduce medicine-related admissions.
- Communicate medication-related issues across primary and secondary care.
- Contribute to adverse incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with CCGs to ensure consistent prescribing practices.
Financial Management
- Monitor drug expenditure and provide financial analysis to leadership.
- Support medicines optimisation targets within primary care settings.
- Promote cost-effective prescribing and formulary recommendations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures within the Care Group.
- Use horizon scanning techniques to anticipate high-cost medications.
- Develop policies for cost control and evidence-based prescribing.
- Educate healthcare professionals on the financial aspects of drug therapy.
- Attend financial and Care Group meetings as required.
- Optimise the use of homecare providers for VAT savings.
- Provide financial data to ensure accurate reimbursement from NHSE/CCGs.
People Management and Performance
- Lead, coach, and manage junior staff performance.
- Conduct performance appraisals and set development objectives.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory, and professional training.
- Manage staff absences and maintain high productivity.
- Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
- Foster team well-being, morale, and a zero-tolerance culture for bullying.
- Provide teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Act as a tutor for trainee pharmacists and diploma students.
- Train and supervise pharmacy staff at the ward level.
- Facilitate CPD activities to maintain updated professional knowledge.
- Train general practice staff to enhance medicines optimisation.
Research and Service Development
- Lead, participate in, and coordinate research and audit projects.
- Investigate and improve service quality through audits and research.
- Publish and present research findings at various levels.
- Liaise with clinical trial staff regarding medication supply and monitoring.
- Support the development and evaluation of local initiatives in delivery of medicines optimisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist (competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
- Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or GP practice pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Previous specialist clinical experience in relevant area
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist (competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
- Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or GP practice pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Previous specialist clinical experience in relevant area
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).
