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. If are a good communicator with a passion for pharmacy then this could be the job for you. The post holder will provide the professional leadership to ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary with the operational support from the Dispensary Manager. They will also act as the clinical lead for the dispensary and provide support to, and supervision for, junior pharmacists. In addition they will be responsible for providing training and supervision in the dispensary for trainee pharmacists. 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 To be the responsible clinical pharmacist lead in the management and development of Patient Services at PRUH and South Sites. To be responsible for the training and development of junior pharmacists in Patient Services Being a member of Pharmacy Risk and Governance and PSIRF panels representing patient services and leading the development of learning responses/ action plans related to Patient Services. Being a member of the Local Faculty Group representing Patient Services and discussing the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists. To plan and implement new clinical standards to meet service demands as needed. To promote best clinical practice across all Trust sites. 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 Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum, inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-CAY-6986610 Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common BR6 8ND Job description Job responsibilities PATIENT/CLIENT CARE To be responsible for delivering a customer-focused service to patients. Support the dispensary managers within the different dispensaries to ensure smooth day to day running and delivery of departmental KPIs with a focus on clinical issues impacting workload To promote high quality clinical pharmaceutical care for all patients. To act as lead specialist clinical pharmacist in Patient Services at the PRUH and South Sites. To participate in and contribute to the clinical pharmacy service as appropriate. To provide highly specialised advice on medicine management issues within specialist area. To manage and co-ordinate response to all complaints in Pharmacy as needed. To manage and co-ordinate dispensary incident reviews and investigations making changes to practice as needed. Job description Job responsibilities PATIENT/CLIENT CARE To be responsible for delivering a customer-focused service to patients. Support the dispensary managers within the different dispensaries to ensure smooth day to day running and delivery of departmental KPIs with a focus on clinical issues impacting workload To promote high quality clinical pharmaceutical care for all patients. To act as lead specialist clinical pharmacist in Patient Services at the PRUH and South Sites. To participate in and contribute to the clinical pharmacy service as appropriate. To provide highly specialised advice on medicine management issues within specialist area. To manage and co-ordinate response to all complaints in Pharmacy as needed. To manage and co-ordinate dispensary incident reviews and investigations making changes to practice as needed. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC (competency assessed and examined professional registration) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice Desirable Member of the RPS faculty Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous relevant clinical experience in variety of clinical specialities. Expert clinical knowledge and Skills Relevant to Area of Practice Experience of Practice Research or Audit Knowledge of Regulations and Legislation Relevant to Pharmacy Practice Experience of Supervising Others Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC (competency assessed and examined professional registration) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice Desirable Member of the RPS faculty Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous relevant clinical experience in variety of clinical specialities. Expert clinical knowledge and Skills Relevant to Area of Practice Experience of Practice Research or Audit Knowledge of Regulations and Legislation Relevant to Pharmacy Practice Experience of Supervising Others 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common BR6 8ND Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)