Principal Pharmacist - Planned Medicine

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist to lead the Planned Medicine team on a fixed term basis (12 months). The Principal Pharmacist for Planned Medicine is responsible for overseeing the pharmacy service to the following outpatient specialities: Allergy, Immunology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Diabetes and Endocrine.The role involves leading a team of specialist pharmacists to:o Develop the pharmacy services to optimise patient care, including implementing national guidanceo Ensure the infrastructure is in place for the safe prescribing and monitoring of specialist drugso Work with colleagues within the Care Group and across the interface to develop, implement and monitor treatment pathways, with a particular focus on high-cost drugso Drive quality improvement and implement cost saving plans such as biosimilar switches to ensure medicines optimisation opportunities are realisedo Deliver pharmacist-led outpatient clinics and MDTs safely and effectivelyThe post, The post holder leads, delivers, develops, manages and evaluates clinical pharmacy services. The focus of the post is on ensuring the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical services at KCH, in accordance with the priorities set by the Deputy and Associate Chief Pharmacists, Clinical Services.

o Acting as a specialist role model and as an expert in the clinical field and demonstrating an advanced level of knowledge.o Ensuring the safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of drugs within the Care Groupo Developing and implementing guidelines, procedures and policies to support medicines management in the Care Group.o Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecastingo Initiating and coordinating research and development activity within the specialist area.o Identifying a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the Care Group.

holder will play an active role in developing and monitoring treatment pathways with colleagues across South East London, offering an excellent opportunity for networking . The use of new and advanced therapies are rapidly expanding, and previous experience of service development will be beneficial. You will manage a team of specialist pharmacists working across four hospital sites and the successful candidate must have excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

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.