Clinical Pharmacist
AHP's 3355Vacancy: Clinical Pharmacist
Job Reference: 3355
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Starting Salary: £43,000 – £48,000 depending upon experience
Hours: 40 Hours
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and registered Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. You will be providing clinical pharmacy and dispensary services ensuring a high standard is provided to patients, consultant users and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and dispensing service to ensure that the pharmacy functions safely and effectively
- Contribute to all aspects of medication management including storage and procurement
- Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, helping to motivate staff and maintain effective working relationships
- Assist in the development and improvement of pharmacy standards and procedures, and monitoring effectiveness through internal audit
- Ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Deputise for the pharmacy manager in their absence
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and maintain CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Person Specification:
- Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Additional post graduate qualification (Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy practice)
- Post-registration clinical experience in hospital, ideally within the private sector however this is not essential
- Demonstrable ability to build credibility with key stakeholders including senior management, consultants and other external bodies
- Demonstrable ability to build working partnerships with consultant within the values of this clinician led organisation.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- Free staff parking
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email Juliet.shand@kims.org.uk
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 26th May 2026
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