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Leadership

To propose and implement policies, guidelines and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients and the Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care.

To comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy.

To develop, implement and audit prescribing guidelines for use within the division in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care.

To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care where necessary.

To participate regularly in the multidisciplinary ward rounds as appropriate, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role within the Care Group.

To assist in the development, implementation and audit of evidence-based prescribing guidelines.

To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks

To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.

To proactively support the development of ward and clinical pharmacy services to clinical areas in order to advance the safe, clinically effective and cost effective use of drugs.

Clinical Responsibilities

To act as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area.

To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care specifically for Critical Care patients within the Care Group and more generally for all patients.

To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.

To provide highly specialised evidence-based clinical advice and information to nursing and medical staff on the care and treatment of patients.

To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

To contribute to and participate in the clinical/ward pharmacy service.

Where appropriate and necessary to practice as a prescriber in area of own expertise, as appropriate, and provide direct high quality of care to Critical Care patients.

To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff.

To liaise with other pharmacists/healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.

To participate in discharge planning.

To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all Critical Care patients/carers.

To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients, including participation in the POD scheme.

To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, as appropriate and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice.

To liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.

To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Financial Management

To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager.

To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs.

Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high cost medications.

To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.

To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the care group.

To attend Care Group or Specialty financial meetings when required.

To work across traditional boundaries e.g. primary and secondary care.

To optimise the use of homecare providers to ensure VAT savings are realised as necessary.

People Management and Performance

To lead, coach and manage the performance of junior staff in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.

To participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure line reports have a clear set of objectives and development plans.

Ensure direct reports are compliant with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements.

Manage absences of direct reports including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.

Support with the recruitment of the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.

Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people.

Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

To participate in teaching and supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

To act as postgraduate tutor for Diploma students.

To act as a tutor for trainee pharmacists.

To participate in teaching nurses, medical staff, and AHPs.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and junior pharmacists as needed.

To regularly train, supervise and assess at ward level junior pharmacy staff providing a ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards within the Care Group.

To supervise, train and assess at ward level, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and students.

To participate in the in-service clinical pharmacy training of all pharmacy staff.

To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated.

To participate regularly in the induction, training and development of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff.

Research and Service Development

To regularly lead, participate in and co-ordinate relevant research or audit projects.

To participate in audit and practice research to investigate and where appropriate improve the quality of service.

To publish and present the results and outcomes of own research and audits locally, nationally or internationally as appropriate.

To liaise with clinical trial nursing and pharmacy staff with regards to monitoring and continuing supply of trial medicines to patients.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

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What is the salary for this pharmacist role in London?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is £58133.00 to £65261.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 62 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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