Senior Pharmacist - Critical Care

The post holder will participate in the following services:

Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessary.

Participate in the multidisciplinary team delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care to patients.

Provide interface and discharge liaison, and support to the wards & units within the Care Group.

Consistentlylead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the many sub-specialties within the Care Group and ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input.

Act as a clinical role model, and supervise rotational staff at ward level.

Promote the safe drug use within the specialty.

Develop, implement and audit local guidelines.

Audit usage of medicines in theCare Group with the aim of promoting cost effective prescribing

Assist in the financial reporting to the Care Group and drug budget management.

Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care on discharge, liaising with other pharmacists and healthcare professionals (primary and secondary) taking over care of the patient.

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.

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.

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.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

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.

Education and Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Previous relevant specialist clinical experience; - Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework

Skills and Competencies