Job summary
This is an exciting new role which has been established to support with the expansion of the Rheumatology Pharmacy team. The post holder will work with the Principal Pharmacist for Planned Medicine and Rheumatology MDT to establish outpatient clinics and develop/ streamline processes for initiating and maintaining patients on biologics.
Although previous experience of working in the outpatient setting and/or with Rheumatology patients is desirable, it is not essential as extensive training will be provided during the induction period and on an ongoing basis.
The successful candidate will provide pharmacist-led clinics, lead a Virtual Biologics Clinic for patients initiating new therapies and ensure that Medicines Optimisation opportunities are realised. The post holder will play an active role in developing and monitoring treatment pathways with colleagues across South East London, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing experiences.
There will be ample opportunity for the successful candidate to expand their portfolio, including through involvement in service development, research, audit and quality improvement projects.
The role will require the successful candidate to attend King's Denmark Hill and Orpington Hospital sites. This role will participate in providing seven day services to the pharmacy department in line with departmental policies, with a need to provide senior on-call support (off-site).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Rheumatology.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
- Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Rheumatology.
- Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Rheumatology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
- Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
- Provide patient and carer education.
- Promote safe drug use within the Rheumatology specialty.
- Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
- Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
- To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
- To participate in line management
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in Rheumatology(Specialist/ Planned Medicine care group) To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Rheumatology patients and more generally for allpatients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information usingexpert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionalson the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To participate in outpatient clinics, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role inthis area. To undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics asnecessary. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and othermultidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective,patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, as appropriate and provide directhigh quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all Rheumatology patients/carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensarystaff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical andmedicines management issues. To develop shared care guidelines to support GP prescribing as necessary. To support the set up and provision of Hackett compliant homecare services as necessary. Maintain and further develop specialist information on the use of drugs in clinical conditions relevantto Rheumatology (Specialist/ Planned Medicine care group), ensuring accurate and up to date clinicalinformation is available to all pharmacists performing out of hours duties in a format relevant to thosepharmacists needs. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in Rheumatology(Specialist/ Planned Medicine care group) To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Rheumatology patients and more generally for allpatients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information usingexpert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionalson the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To participate in outpatient clinics, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role inthis area. To undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics asnecessary. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and othermultidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective,patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, as appropriate and provide directhigh quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all Rheumatology patients/carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensarystaff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical andmedicines management issues. To develop shared care guidelines to support GP prescribing as necessary. To support the set up and provision of Hackett compliant homecare services as necessary. Maintain and further develop specialist information on the use of drugs in clinical conditions relevantto Rheumatology (Specialist/ Planned Medicine care group), ensuring accurate and up to date clinicalinformation is available to all pharmacists performing out of hours duties in a format relevant to thosepharmacists needs. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (Masters Degree)
- Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Member of the RPS faculty
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
- Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy
- Experience in directorate pharmacy
- Experience of protocol/guideline development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of delivering training and education at postgraduate level
- Experience of practice research or audit
- Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
- Be able to implement and manage change
- Be flexible in responding to demands of the service
- Be methodical in approach
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (Masters Degree)
- Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Member of the RPS faculty
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
- Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy
- Experience in directorate pharmacy
- Experience of protocol/guideline development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of delivering training and education at postgraduate level
- Experience of practice research or audit
- Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
- Be able to implement and manage change
- Be flexible in responding to demands of the service
- Be methodical in approach
Desirable
- Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework
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).
