KIMS Hospital

Lead Hospital Pharmacist/Deputy Pharmacy Manager

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and registered Hospital Pharmacist looking to progress into a senior role. You'll be working in both the dispensary and supporting the nursing and clinical ward team providing a high standard service to patients, consultant users and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Lead in medication safety. This includes presenting a monthly medication safety seminar to clinical staff as part of the clinical critical training programme
  • Lead in medication management and medicines optimisation.
  • Maintain accurate documentation whilst performing clinical pharmacy activities
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the review and development of department standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure a high standard of work is maintained
  • Communicate with all service users in a professional, efficient and polite manner.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, helping to motivate staff and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Achieve, maintain and develop appropriate pharmacy technical expertise, skills and knowledge
  • Monitor correct and prompt pharmacy charging for patients and other service users to maximise revenue capture
  • Become an independent prescriber as the business requirements change
  • Deputise for the pharmacy manager in their absence. Management development will be provided.

About us

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Relocation packages available

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0090-23-0075

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Pharmacy is a small and friendly team made up of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, all managed by our supportive Pharmacy Manager.

We would be happy to arrange an informal visit to the hospital, to meet the team and see your potential new workplace. Get in touch for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Pharmacy is a small and friendly team made up of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, all managed by our supportive Pharmacy Manager.

We would be happy to arrange an informal visit to the hospital, to meet the team and see your potential new workplace. Get in touch for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy practice (Complete or in progress)

Person Specification

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years of post-registration clinical experience in hospital
  • Provide evidence of continuous professional development
  • Have the passion to inspire and lead others to deliver healthcare
  • Demonstrable ability to build credibility with key stakeholders including senior management, consultants and other external bodies
  • Demonstrable ability to build working partnerships with consultant within the values of this clinician led organisation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy practice (Complete or in progress)

Person Specification

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years of post-registration clinical experience in hospital
  • Provide evidence of continuous professional development
  • Have the passion to inspire and lead others to deliver healthcare
  • Demonstrable ability to build credibility with key stakeholders including senior management, consultants and other external bodies
  • Demonstrable ability to build working partnerships with consultant within the values of this clinician led organisation.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Department

recruitment@kims.org.uk

01622231694

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0090-23-0075

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Privacy notice

KIMS Hospital's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)