Specialist Pharmacist Clinical And Medicines Governance

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Care Group. The post holder will also work as part of the pharmacy Formulary and Governance team to support the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive medicines policy and practice within the Trust. The post holder will support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy in managing the team.

The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible.

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy.
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within a clinical team providing in-patient clinical pharmacy services.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Promote safe drug use across the Trust.
• Support development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
• Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust.
• Provide support to the Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Clinical Effectiveness in the management of new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests, as needed.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff across the department.
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure evaluation for non-formulary requests.
• To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice.

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.

Date posted: 01 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-Division-A-8318964
Job locations: Pharmacy Department,…