Clinical Pharmacist / Lead Clinical Pharmacist

AHP's 2417

Vacancy: Clinical Pharmacist / Lead Clinical Pharmacist 

Contract : Permanent

Salary: Competitive in line with NHS agenda for change

Working Hours – Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm

Benefits : Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you will be supported in building your career? Do you want to work in an environment where you are encouraged to develop new skills and strengthen existing? If so we have an exciting opportunity to join our team! 

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain accurate documentation whilst performing clinical pharmacy activities
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the review and development of department standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure a high standard of work is maintained
  • Communicate with all service users in a professional, efficient and polite manner. 
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, helping to motivate staff and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Achieve, maintain and develop appropriate pharmacy technical expertise, skills and knowledge
  • Monitor correct and prompt pharmacy charging for patients and other service users to maximise revenue capture
  • Deputise for the pharmacy manager in their absence. Management development will be provided.

Person Specification:

  • Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy practice (Complete or in progress)
  • Minimum of 4 years of post-registration clinical experience in hospital
  • Provide evidence of continuous professional development
  • Become an independent prescriber as the business requirements change
  • Have the passion to inspire and lead others to deliver healthcare
  • Demonstrable ability to build credibility with key stakeholders including senior management, consultants and other external bodies

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Up to 40% discount on some KIMS Hospital services
  • Relocation packages available

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 and disability confident 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 27th April 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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