Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Services

The Clinical Pharmacy Service at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our team as the principal pharmacist for clinical services covering a fixed term position for up to 12 months.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the clinical pharmacy team, working closely with Deputy Chief and Associate Chief Pharmacists for Clinical Services to develop and provide high quality pharmaceutical care across the Trust with opportunities to work with senior colleagues to improve patient care. This position will be ideal for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenge of working in a busy multidisciplinary environment and who can demonstrate innovation, strong leadership skills and excellent communication., The post holder leads, delivers, develops, manages and evaluates clinical pharmacy services and is responsible for:

Leading and managing the clinical services team at the Denmark hill Site

To deputise for the Associate Chief Pharmacist and work closely with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services

Providing a clinical commitment and acting as a role model to manage the pharmaceutical care of patients

To support in the operational running of the clinical service including the management of both weekday and weekend rotas

To deliver induction and training to clinical pharmacy staff in relation to approved clinical pharmacy policies and procedures

Acting as a specialist role model and as an expert in a clinical field

Ensuring a high level of clinical input across the pharmacy service.

Development and implementation of guidelines and policies for the use of medicines.

Developing the clinical pharmacy service.

Teaching and training within the Trust and externally

Identifying and promoting best practice

Leading and completing Trust medicines management or pharmacy clinical services audit, benchmarking and self-assessment tools and quality improvement projects

To support the on-call pharmacy service.

To act as the Lead pharmacist for Radiology and Occupational Health and support in directorate work.

The post will also provide opportunities for personal and professional development, both clinically and managerially. Previous experience in directorate pharmacy and operational skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are essential to the role. Candidates should have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). An independent prescribing qualification and experience of staff management are advantageous.

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 more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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 aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

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.