Specialist pharmacist - Rheumatology

Job overview

This is an exciting new role which has been established to support with the expansion of the Rheumatology Pharmacy team. The post holder will work with the Principal Pharmacist for Planned Medicine and Rheumatology MDT to establish outpatient clinics and develop/ streamline processes for initiating and maintaining patients on biologics.

Although previous experience of working in the outpatient setting and/or with Rheumatology patients is desirable, it is not essential as extensive training will be provided during the induction period and on an ongoing basis.

The successful candidate will provide pharmacist-led clinics, lead a Virtual Biologics Clinic for patients initiating new therapies and ensure that Medicines Optimisation opportunities are realised. The post holder will play an active role in developing and monitoring treatment pathways with colleagues across South East London, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing experiences. 

There will be ample opportunity for the successful candidate to expand their portfolio, including through involvement in service development, research, audit and quality improvement projects. 

The role will require the successful candidate to attend King’s Denmark Hill and Orpington Hospital sites. This role will participate in providing seven day services to the pharmacy department in line with departmental policies, with a need to provide senior on-call support (off-site).

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The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Rheumatology.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:  

• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Rheumatology.
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Rheumatology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide patient and carer education.
• Promote safe drug use within the Rheumatology specialty.
• Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
• To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• To participate in line management

Working for our organisation

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.