Specialist Pharmacist, Patient Services
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and highly motivated Specialist Pharmacist, Patient Services to join the King's College Hospital Pharmacy Team based at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site. The post holder will act as one of the Specialist Pharmacist for Patient Services across two hospital sites, DMK and PRUH.
If are a good communicator with a passion for pharmacy then this could be the job for you. You will provide clinical support and assist with the day to day running of the dispensary as well as working with the senior team on several new projects.
The Pharmacy department puts a strong emphasis on a learning environment and ensures that staff have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to their full potential and actively encourage the continuous professional development of every staff member.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the professional leadership to ensure the safe and effective running of both dispensaries with the operational support from Dispensary Managers at each site.
Providing clinical support, training and mentoring to junior pharmacists on the STEP programme and trainee pharmacists during their Patient Services rotations.
- Act as the Clinical lead for Patient Services at the PRUH Site, including the in-house Outpatient pharmacy service
- Provide support to the clinical services team by participating in a the Outpatient screening rota
- Provide professional leadership to ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary
- Lead on projects to help improve the operational services provided at both the DMK and PRUH sites.
To find out more about the key roles and responsibilities, specific skills and expertise; please refer to the Job Description and Person specification attachments under the supporting documents heading.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
01 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£56,388 to £62,785 a year per annum inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-PRUH-7040
Job locations
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Bromley
BR6 8ND
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Bromley
BR6 8ND
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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