About this role
Job summary
Key Purpose
This role supports the Pharmacy Manager in the leadership and management of all Pharmacy Services, acting as Responsible Pharmacist when required.
Key Accountabilities
The postholder will ensure the safe, efficient delivery of outpatient pharmacy services in line with national and local standards, providing visible leadership and acting as a positive role model. They will fulfil statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC and Department of Health, contributing to a high-quality, patient-centred outpatient service.
The postholder will build effective relationships with prescribers, support the development of additional clinical services, and contribute to the profitability and efficient administration of the business. Working collaboratively with the Superintendent Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, and fellow pharmacists is essential, as is minimising reliance on locum cover. They will work closely with specialist clinical pharmacists and service leads to deliver high standards of medicines management, benefiting patients, carers, and clinical staff alike.
Main duties of the job
Duties & Responsibilities
Staff Management & Development The postholder will provide clinical and professional leadership, contributing to staff recruitment, induction, appraisals, and performance management. They will ensure all staff meet GPhC standards and handle disciplinary matters professionally in the Manager's absence.
Operational Management The postholder will ensure compliance with GPhC requirements and the Responsible Pharmacist Regulations 2008, overseeing efficient delivery of outpatient services, KPIs, medicines storage, and safe disposal processes.
Controlled Drugs & Medicines Management They will ensure legally compliant management of controlled drugs, support formulary adherence, and collaborate with prescribers to promote cost-effective, patient-centred medicines optimisation.
Financial Management The postholder holds delegated responsibility for medicines procurement and stock management, contributing to profitability and compliance with financial and cash-handling procedures.
Communication, Confidentiality & Equality They will maintain high communication standards, uphold data protection and confidentiality, and champion equality and diversity across the team.
Quality, Safety & Governance The postholder will contribute to audits, health and safety, risk management, and patient safety alert implementation.
Professional Development They will maintain CPD in line with GPhC requirements and actively support their own and their team's ongoing development.
About us
About KFM
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management.KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company.
KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and over 300 staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role overview
Pharmacist
Location: London, Denmark Hill
Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £56,100 - £63,200 + up to 12% annual bonus
Closing Date:21st May 2026
Interview Dates: 1st June 2026
KFM is seeking passionate and dedicated Pharmacists to join our Outpatient Pharmacy Service at Denmark Hill. Whether you are an experienced pharmacist or newly qualified, we offer excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
As part of our personal development pathways, we provide support for professional advancement, including:
Sponsorship for Independent Prescribing & Pharmacy DiplomaPayment towards professional registration
Key Responsibilities:
Provide safe, efficient, and effective outpatient pharmacy services.Act as the Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with GPhC and DoH requirements.Lead and support pharmacy staff, serving as a role model for excellence.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with prescribers and clinical teams.Contribute to clinical services, medicines management, and operational efficiency.Work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Manager and Superintendent Pharmacist.
About You:
Registered Pharmacist with the GPhCStrong leadership and teamwork skillsAbility to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionalsPassion for delivering high-quality patient care
Shift Pattern:
Based at Kings College Hospital London.
Our opening times are Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm.
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week to meet the needs of the Business on a Rota basis.
Please Note:An enhanced level of DBS check is required
Join a team that reinvests in the NHS and patient care, offering exciting career prospects in a supportive and innovative environment!
Skills:The ideal candidate will bring excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries. They will demonstrate the capacity to influence stakeholders and colleagues without direct managerial authority, building consensus and driving outcomes through collaboration and credibility. A self-starter by nature, they will show strong initiative, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and effective time management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential. Above all, we are looking for someone who leads with vision, enthusiasm, and innovation, inspiring those around them and consistently bringing fresh thinking to the role.
Qualifications:Candidates must hold current registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. An advanced clinical qualification, postgraduate credential, or a minimum of 18 months' equivalent clinical experience is required. Applicants should have broad experience across a variety of pharmacy settings and roles, including involvement in temporary or day-to-day management responsibilities. Experience contributing to or leading the development of a new business, organisation, or team is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, translate ideas into practice, and demonstrate a pragmatic, methodical, and resilient approach to their work.
Person Specification
General Requirements Essential
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Qualifications Essential
Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of advanced clinical knowledge, postgraduate clinical qualification, or equivalent experience of at least 18 months Experience as a qualified pharmacist in a number of different settings and roles including temporary or day to day management. Experience of developing a business or organisation and the team, or having been part of such a new team High degree of self-motivation organise and prioritise own work and develop agreed ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name KFM
Address Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)