Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated specialist pharmacist to join the Liver Pharmacy Team at King's College Hospital.
The Liver Unit at King's College Hospital is a world-renowned tertiary referralcentrefor liver transplantation, complex hepatology, viral hepatitis, hepatobiliary surgery and liver intensive care.
The post holder will work as part of the liver pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Hepatology division and will provide a dedicated clinical pharmacy service to liver intensive care. The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Hepatology in managing the team.
The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible.
As well as providing a highlyspecialisedpharmacy service to the in-patient liver wards and liver theatres,the post holder will also actively participate in pharmacist led outpatient clinics. Excellent communication skills are required as the post holder is expected to provide specialist pharmacy advice to primary and secondary care healthcare professionals and patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the continued provision and development of high-quality, clinically led pharmacy services, influencing senior clinicians and managers within the liver and critical care divisions while managing junior pharmacy team members. This role involves delivering a clinical pharmacy service at an Advanced level, as defined in the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum.
The successful candidate will provide evidence-based pharmaceutical care to liver service users. They will support liver wards by participating in consultant-led multidisciplinary rounds, promoting good prescribing practices, and delivering outstanding patient-centred care. Additionally, they will contribute to training, guideline development, clinical audit, and service evaluations.
The Clinical Pharmacy Service at King's is highly respected, patient-centred, and research-oriented. Staff development is a priority, with strong support for personal and professional growth.
The post holder will participate in enhanced hours and weekend services
About us
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. Our values at King's, are that we're a kind, respectful team;
Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) 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
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Hepatology and Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services
Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Hepatology
Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Hepatology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Hepatology.
Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Hepatology. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface.
Promote safe drug use within the Hepatology specialties.
Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.
Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Hepatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Hepatology and Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services
Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Hepatology
Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Hepatology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Hepatology.
Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Hepatology. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface.
Promote safe drug use within the Hepatology specialties.
Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.
Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Hepatology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist (Significant 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
Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Previous relevant specialist clinical experience
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Curriculum
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist (Significant 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
Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Previous relevant specialist clinical experience
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Curriculum
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).
