Specialist Pharmacist - Rheumatology

at  Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This is a new role which has been established to support the Rheumatology team based at Orpington Hospital. The post holder will work with the Principal Pharmacist for Planned Medicine and Rheumatology MDT to establish outpatient clinics and streamline processes for initiating and maintaining patients on biologics/ targeted-synthetic small molecules. Although previous experience of working in this setting and/or with Rheumatology patients is desirable, it is not essential as 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 use of advanced therapies such as biologics and JAK inhibitors are rapidly expanding, and this post will offer the opportunity to gain significant experience in service development to ensure that these therapies are prescribed in a safe and cost-effective manner. The post holder will play an active role in developing & monitoring treatment pathways with colleagues across South East London, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing experiences.
The role is based within the Rheumatology department at Orpington Hospital, with the need to attend our Denmark Hill site.
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Rheumatology.

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
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.

Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Planned Medicine

• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Rheumatology (Specialist Medicine care group).
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Rheumatology (Specialist Medicine care group) in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patientfocused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Rheumatology (Specialist Medicine care group).
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Rheumatology (Specialist Medicine care group). Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.