Clinical Pharmacist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 March 2025

Job summary

Do you want to take on the challenge of more responsibility but are not yet ready to specialise? Then come and join us!

We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists who want to work as part of a strong team to improve medicines optimisation for our patients.

You will be able to build on your previous knowledge and experience taking on more responsibility while rotating through critical care, medical admissions, different medical specialities, general surgery and adult TPN ward rounds

You will be predominantly ward based in the clinical rotations but will also be trained and gain experience in specialist areas including paediatrics / NNU, Homecare and Biologics screening, Haematology, Antimicrobials and the OPAT service. This post provides a great opportunity to gain experience in various rotations and further develop their skills to progress your career.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical services to our Acute Admissions Unit at weekends which will be worked as part of your contracted hours on a rotational basis.

Experience with Electronic Prescribing is desirable as the Trust uses the Cerner E-Prescribing system on the wards.

The opportunity to develop education and training skills exists as you will participate in the clinical training and supervision of trainee pharmacists and support less experienced pharmacists.

You are required to be fully registered with the GPhC and have a minimum of 2 years post-registration NHS hospital experience working as a clinical pharmacist on wards. Knowledge of JAC would be an advantage.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pa incl of Outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-779-7011506-DE-AL-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to designated wards under the supervision of a Senior or Principal Pharmacist, assessing the suitability of prescribed medicines. To participate in the delivery of ward and dispensary based pharmaceutical services and maintain clinical and technical skills.

For full details and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Desirable

Post Graduate Clinical Diploma

Experience and Skills

Essential

UK NHS hospital pre-registration
A significant amount post-registration NHS hospital experience
Currently working as a clinical pharmacist on wards
Demonstrable experience in general clinical practice including medicine and surgery

Desirable

Working in a clinical speciality
EPrescribing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Desirable

Post Graduate Clinical Diploma

Experience and Skills

Essential

UK NHS hospital pre-registration
A significant amount post-registration NHS hospital experience
Currently working as a clinical pharmacist on wards
Demonstrable experience in general clinical practice including medicine and surgery

Desirable

Working in a clinical speciality
EPrescribing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).