Job Summary
The post holder leads, delivers, develops, manages and evaluates the clinical pharmacy services to the Care Groups – Surgery, including Orthopaedics, Theatres, Anaesthetics and Endoscopy. The focus of the post is on ensuring the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical services to the care groups, in accordance with the priorities set by the post holder, Deputy and Associate Chief Pharmacists, Clinical Services, General Manager and Clinical Director(s). The post holder provides a specialist level clinical commitment to the care groups.
Main Duties
* Act as a specialist role model and expert in the clinical field.
* Ensure the safe, efficacious, and cost‑effective use of drugs within the Care Groups.
* Provide a high level of clinical input across the Care Groups.
* Develop and implement guidelines and policies for the use of drugs.
* Produce regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting.
* Develop the pharmacy service to the Care Groups.
* Teach and train within the Trust and externally.
* Initiate and coordinate research and development activity within specialist areas.
* Identify a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the Care Groups.
* Identify and promote best practice.
About Us
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 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.
Details
* Date posted: 25 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8b
* Salary: £70,396 to £80,837 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 213‑Division‑A‑7626089
* Job locations:
o Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
* Lead clinical pharmacy services for patients treated within the Care Groups in accordance with the priorities set by the post holder, Associate/Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services, General Manager and Clinical Directors.
* Develop clinical pharmacy services to advance the safe, clinically effective and cost‑efficient use of drugs.
* Identify a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services and support the development of independent pharmacist prescribing practice.
* Deliver the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use in the Care Groups.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide highly specialised pharmacy services (clinical, dispensing and supply) to patients within the Care Groups.
* Deliver evidence‑based clinical advice (doses, interactions, adverse effects, drug availability, complex dose calculations) to nursing and medical staff within the Trust and externally.
* Act as an independent prescriber to optimise patient care.
* Participate in consultant ward rounds, demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, make appropriate referrals.
* Provide direct high‑quality care to outpatients in clinic(s) within the specialist area when required.
* Follow legal, ethical, professional and employer codes of conduct.
Financial Management
* Work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist to develop business cases for the development of clinical pharmacy services to the Care Groups.
* Monitor drug expenditure; provide accurate information and analysis to the Care Groups.
* Contribute to the budget‑setting process and support drug income generation for the Care Groups.
* Attend Care Group financial meetings to provide advice on drug budgets, expenditure and cost‑control measures.
* Forecast the cost impact of new drugs and manage their introduction using horizon‑scanning techniques.
People Management / Performance
* Lead, coach and manage performance in line with good people‑management practices; recognise excellence and address underperformance.
* Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings; ensure staff have clear objectives and development plans.
* Ensure staff compliance with all statutory, mandatory training and professional requirements.
* Manage staff absences and return‑to‑work meetings; keep e‑roster updated and maximise productivity.
* Identify and fill vacancies in line with recruitment policy.
* Identify talent and support internal talent management, succession planning and retention.
Research and Service Development
* Adopt a critical approach toward pharmacy practice and evaluate practice in the Care Groups.
* Integrate research and audit evidence into practice; identify gaps and develop strategies to bridge them.
* Initiate, coordinate and develop research and audit programmes within the specialist area.
* Participate in other research and audit programmes in the Trust and at regional level.
* Guide and support others undertaking research.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications – Essential
* BPharm or MPharm in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC.
* Diploma in clinical pharmacy or pharmacy practice.
* Short courses equivalent to postgraduate certificate.
* Specialist competencies relevant to practice or postgraduate level courses.
Education and Qualifications – Desirable
* Independent Prescriber (IP) or Specialist Pharmacist (SP).
Knowledge and Experience – Essential
* Expert clinical knowledge in specialties and experience of providing pharmaceutical care to patients in specialties.
* Experience managing and supervising a team; postgraduate level education and training.
* Knowledge of clinical governance, local and national priorities, legislation and regulations; experience implementing these.
* Experience of directorate work: finance management, guidelines and procedures, practice research and audit, service development and QI.
Knowledge and Experience – Desirable
* Experience in disciplinary matters.
* Advanced critical appraisal skills.
Skills and Competencies – Essential
* Able to provide highly complex information and impart knowledge to a range of staff internally and externally.
* Excellent communication, delegation, influence, organisational, motivational and time‑management skills; problem solving, prioritising, and flexibility.
* Demonstrates basic critical appraisal skills and uses evidence to make sound judgments and manage risk.
Skills and Competencies – Desirable
* Experience in disciplinary matters.
* Advanced critical appraisal skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND
Website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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