Specialist Pharmacist - Gastroenterology

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Gastroenterology . The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Surgery, Gastroenterology & Ophthalmology in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Groups needs wherever possible.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Surgery, Gastroenterology & Ophthalmology,.

Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Gastroenterology .

Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Gastroenterology & in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.

• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.


Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Gastroenterology .

Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Gastroenterology. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care., Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist

Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within the Gastroenterology Care Group

Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in the gastroenterology Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.

Develop and participate in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within the Care Group.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

Promote safe drug use within the gastroenterology Care Group specialities.

Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.

Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.

Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

Financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, drug budget management and work on CIPs (cost improvement programmes).

To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.

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.