Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated pharmacist to join the Post-Acute Medicine team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality clinical care to patients across Post-Acute Medicine at the Denmark Hill site. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of specialties within Post-Acute Medicine which includes respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis, stroke, gastroenterology, diabetes and elderly care.
The successful candidate will also work as part of a dedicated project team, working to improve the discharge process from medical wards through clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives. Workflows will include availability of medicines on wards, the counselling of patients and/or their carers in an appropriate format to ensure safe and effective medicines use on discharge, ensuring the safe & effective transfer of care and utilisation of the Discharge Medicines Service.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
- To complete all documentation according to the trust and departmental policies.
- To ensure that all documentation is processed and filed correctly.
- To be accountable for own professional actions, but to be guided by national protocols, KCH Formulary and other local policies and procedures in relation to the provision of a clinical service.
- To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks.
- To support specific service initiatives and changes affecting the clinical pharmacy service in the department and across the Trust.
- To support the implementation and audit of plans, guidelines, procedures, policies and service changes.
- To actively encourage the adherence to all procedures relating to the clinical pharmacy service and to suggest changes in practice and procedures as appropriate.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide complex advice about medicines including dose modifications, mechanisms of action, calculations, dose benefit effects, choice of medicines, formulations, adverse effects, drug interactions, chemical compatibility and stability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, etc. to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals individually and in multidisciplinary groups.
- To provide complex information about medicines [including doses, side effects, administration details, counselling] to patients and the general public to ensure compliance and promote health. To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff
- To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients.
- To contribute to and participate in the medicines management/clinical ward pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented; patients own drugs are appropriately assessed; dispensing and final accuracy checking of medicines for patients to take home; educating patients on the use of their medicines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide complex advice about medicines including dose modifications, mechanisms of action, calculations, dose benefit effects, choice of medicines, formulations, adverse effects, drug interactions, chemical compatibility and stability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, etc. to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals individually and in multidisciplinary groups.
- To provide complex information about medicines [including doses, side effects, administration details, counselling] to patients and the general public to ensure compliance and promote health. To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff
- To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients.
- To contribute to and participate in the medicines management/clinical ward pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented; patients own drugs are appropriately assessed; dispensing and final accuracy checking of medicines for patients to take home; educating patients on the use of their medicines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Masters degree - MPharm
- Competency assessed and examined professional registration GPhC
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relating to general pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Substantial experience working in a pharmacy, with solid experience working in either community/primary care or hospital pharmacy
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to perform complex calculations and review prescriptions in sometimes busy and noisy environments where interruptions are likely
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively with others at all levels and with different professions
- Be able to analyse drug charts and patient information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages and production requirements
- Ability to use initiative, make decisions, be well organised, and able to prioritise workload within a pressurised and stressful environment
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Masters degree - MPharm
- Competency assessed and examined professional registration GPhC
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relating to general pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Substantial experience working in a pharmacy, with solid experience working in either community/primary care or hospital pharmacy
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to perform complex calculations and review prescriptions in sometimes busy and noisy environments where interruptions are likely
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively with others at all levels and with different professions
- Be able to analyse drug charts and patient information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages and production requirements
- Ability to use initiative, make decisions, be well organised, and able to prioritise workload within a pressurised and stressful environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
