Job summary
Following on from a commitment to investment in the pharmacy team at Kingston Hospital, we have an excellent opportunity to join our friendly and well-respected team as a Senior Pharmacist (Band 8a) in the Ophthalmology & Surgery service lines. This is a brand-new post in the trust and will provide professional, governance and financial medicines leadership to the Royal Eye Unit based at Kingston hospital, as well as working in the new surgery pharmacy team providing high quality clinical care to surgical inpatients.
Main duties of the job
You will play a crucial role in developing the non-medical prescribing service for the specialties, providing MDT clinical pharmacy expertise, as well as the training/ supervision of pre-registration and junior pharmacists.
This is a key role within the pharmacy team delivering high-quality, patient-focused services to the ophthalmology and surgery services. The post holder will be an active member of both the pharmacy and clinical teams to ensure continuous two-way exchange of information and maintain high standards of medicines use.
To develop the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the ophthalmology/ surgery services in accordance with the needs of patients, the clinical team and the required standards of quality and professional practice.
To provide specialist medicines management advice to medical and nursing staff on drugs for the ophthalmology/ surgery services.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and provide clinical pharmacy services to ophthalmology services and surgical wards and support the development of the pharmacy service to the specialties with support from the principal pharmacist.
To oversee the clinical pharmacy service delivered to the ophthalmology and surgery services (in conjunction with the principal pharmacist) and develop and review the service accordingly.
To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services, sensitive to the needs of patients, carers and healthcare staff.
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy expertise to senior clinical staff of the multidisciplinary team within ophthalmology/ surgery regarding medicines related issues and enable implementation of local and national standards.
To demonstrate expert evidence based clinical knowledge in the management of ophthalmology/ surgery patients and act as a role model to junior staff and all other members of the pharmacy team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and provide clinical pharmacy services to ophthalmology services and surgical wards and support the development of the pharmacy service to the specialties with support from the principal pharmacist.
To oversee the clinical pharmacy service delivered to the ophthalmology and surgery services (in conjunction with the principal pharmacist) and develop and review the service accordingly.
To provide and develop clinical pharmacy services, sensitive to the needs of patients, carers and healthcare staff.
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy expertise to senior clinical staff of the multidisciplinary team within ophthalmology/ surgery regarding medicines related issues and enable implementation of local and national standards.
To demonstrate expert evidence based clinical knowledge in the management of ophthalmology/ surgery patients and act as a role model to junior staff and all other members of the pharmacy team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post Graduate Certificate Pharmacy Practice
- Post Graduate Clinical Diploma / Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
- Independent Prescribing Qualification/ willing to undertake training
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrable experience in general clinical practice including medicine and surgery
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Risk management of medicines
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in ophthalmology services
- Database skills including JAC & CRS EPrescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post Graduate Certificate Pharmacy Practice
- Post Graduate Clinical Diploma / Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
- Independent Prescribing Qualification/ willing to undertake training
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrable experience in general clinical practice including medicine and surgery
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Risk management of medicines
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in ophthalmology services
- Database skills including JAC & CRS 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
