Clinical Engineer

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic senior clinical pharmacist with excellent communication, vision, organisational and leadership skills to join the Hepatology Pharmacy Team.

The post holder will work as part of the dedicated Hepatology Pharmacy Team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Liver Intensive Care Unit and Advanced Chronic Liver Disease service.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients with complex liver disease, including critically ill patients and liver transplant recipients. The role will involve specialist medicines optimisation, participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical decision-making, alongside supporting the delivery and development of pharmacist-led clinics and services for patients with advanced chronic liver disease.

Working closely with the Consultant Pharmacist and wider hepatology team, the post holder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, patient safety and education, ensuring that pharmacy services meet the needs of patients and the wider clinical teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with relevant clinical experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:  

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Hepatology
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Hepatology
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services for Hepatology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Hepatology
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Hepatology . Providing interface and discharge liaison and support. 
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface.
• Promote safe drug use within the Hepatology specialties. 
• Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines. 
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level. 
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management. 
• To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. 

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering  high-quality patient care ; creating 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 . 

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To lead clinical pharmacy services for Hepatology patients treated within the Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacists.

To propose and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in the Trust in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist in line with national and international consensus 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 act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in hepatology, critical care and liver transplantation

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MPharm (Masters Degree)
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
• Understands national and local priorities

Desirable criteria

• Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced Curriculum

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
• Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Ability to plan the day-to-day activities of self and others
• Be able to concentrate on highly complex matters (drug use evaluations, drug query answering, clinical prescription review, checking of dispensed prescriptions) despite frequent interruptions

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• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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