Principal Pharmacist, specialising in Medication Safety and Governance
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Job summary
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacist with a passion for Medicines Safety to join our well-respected Pharmacy Team.
The successful candidate will be the Medication Safety Officer and lead on medication safety throughout the Trust. Working closely with lead medical, nursing and pharmacy staff you will maintain the profile of medication safety across the Trust, ensuring effective trust wide communication of medication safety issues.
You will collaborate with the Trust Governance to provide pharmaceutical input to the multidisciplinary governance agenda related to medicines safety. You will also manage the medicines safety group and lead and chair the Pharmacy Governance group.
Main duties of the job
We require you to have a Clinical Diploma or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills. We will build upon your current experience and qualifications through supporting you to develop further leadership skills to maximise your impact in the role.
To support 7 day working you will be expected to participate in the on-call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty rotas.
Kingston & Richmond NHS Trust Pharmacy Department provides a high quality, professional pharmacy service and has an excellent reputation within the Trust. Both the Pharmacy Department and the Trust have a long-standing reputation for being a friendly and rewarding place to work.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the current postholder, Linzi Chalmers on linzi.chalmers@nhs.net or 020 8934 3142 or Roshni Thoppil, Senior Principal Pharmacist on roshni.thoppil@nhs.net
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
31 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£67,950 to £78,028 a year pa incl of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-NN-6903388-AHP-Z-A
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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