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.chalmersnhs.net or 020 8934 3142 or Roshni Thoppil, Senior Principal Pharmacist on roshni.thoppilnhs.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. Date posted 14 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 Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist Post Graduate Clinical Diploma Taught Master's Degree in Pharmacy Desirable Management Training Leadership Training Experience and Skills Essential Recent experience as an NHS Band 8 Pharmacist for several years Previous experience of working as a clinical pharmacist on wards Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice including dispensing and medicines information Implementation of medication safety initiatives Guideline development Ability to identify and assess risks and initiate change Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance Desirable Quality improvement E-Prescribing systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist Post Graduate Clinical Diploma Taught Master's Degree in Pharmacy Desirable Management Training Leadership Training Experience and Skills Essential Recent experience as an NHS Band 8 Pharmacist for several years Previous experience of working as a clinical pharmacist on wards Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice including dispensing and medicines information Implementation of medication safety initiatives Guideline development Ability to identify and assess risks and initiate change Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance Desirable Quality improvement E-Prescribing systems 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)