Job summary

We are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist / neuropsychologist to join the well established Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) Team at our Denmark Hill site. The RAAR team provides specialist, intensive rehabilitation for 8 patients with a wide range of conditions, including brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurological or major trauma conditions during their acute admission to hospital, for up to six weeks.

The RAAR team enables patients with complex rehabilitation needs to have access to specialist, intensive rehabilitation at a much earlier point in their rehabilitation journey. The team is a well resourced team with specialist physio, speech and occupational therapy, neuro-psychology, neuro-psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine and dedicated discharge support.

This post is ideal for a practitioner with an interest in neuropsychological assessment and interventions across a range of presentations including with patients with behaviours that challenge, patients with cognitive dysfunction and supporting patients with adjustment post traumatic injury including those with co-existing psychiatric conditions, as well as supporting adjustment for patients with new physical disabilities and supporting families and carers, alongside the Band 4 Assistant Psychologist.

The RAAR team prides itself on working in a truly inter-disciplinary manner with sound formulation and person-centred goal setting at the core of our ethos.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) Team psychology service at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at the Denmark Hill site. You will provide specialist assessment, consultancy and intervention of patients' neuropsychology needs for patients admitted to the RAAR service across the inpatient wards as clinically indicated. You will carry a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. You will foster and maintain links with other departments and services and champion an interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach.

You will provide clinical and professional leadership to a team of qualified members of staff and assistants. You will attend relevant meetings as a representative of the RAAR team and will advise on service developments in line with government policy development. You will lead on implementation of local clinical governance initiatives for the service, evidence-based practice, clinical audit and day-to-day operations of the service.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-8352555

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide direct highly specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention to adult inpatients within the RAAR service, including selecting, administering and interpreting specialised neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures and clinical interviews, and integrating this highly complex data.
• To formulate and implement psychologically based treatment and management plans specific to each patient, based upon an analysis of complex factors contributing to the presentation, drawing on appropriate conceptual and theoretical models within the context of neurorehabilitation.
• To select and deliver evidence-based specialist psychological treatments, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions, drawing on a range of theoretical options.
• To provide highly specialist expertise, advice and consultation on patients psychological care to other members of the RAAR service and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to a psychologically informed framework within the service.
• To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans; to undertake mental capacity assessments, coordinate best interest meetings and provide highly specialist expertise relating to capacity and consent.
• To contribute to patient care and flow through intervention and liaison with family, carers and agencies involved in care planning and implementation, including coordinating family meetings.
• To provide psychological support to patients experiencing serious emotional trauma in relation to neurological impairment, and to carers and staff working with such patients.
• To communicate skilfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive information with patients, carers and colleagues.
• To work as an independent and autonomous professional within HCPC and BPS guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions.
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, and to ensure all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities served.

Education, Training and Supervision

• To receive regular clinical and professional supervision at least monthly from the Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b), according to Trust guidelines, with operational management provided by the Deputy Head of Therapies, RAAR.
• To provide professional and clinical supervision to junior clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists, to clinically supervise the Neuroscience support workers, and to line manage assistant psychologists as required.
• To plan and undertake teaching and training of pre- and post-qualification psychologists, and specialised training to other professions as appropriate.
• To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision to staff and carers working with the client group, including supervision of the psychological work of other multidisciplinary staff as appropriate.

Leadership, Policy and Service Development

• To lead on and implement service development projects and policies within own service area and other relevant agencies as required.
• To identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and to lead on service change and development, advising service and professional managers on appropriate changes.
• To liaise with other agencies and service providers in relation to the provision of psychological services and service development.
• To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and developing services.
• To participate in clinical governance initiatives as agreed by the service clinical governance committee and to act as clinical governance link-worker as agreed by the service.

Research and Service Evaluation

• To lead on the development of services through initiating, undertaking and supervising service evaluation and audit, proposing and initiating audit projects and service improvement based on the findings.
• To lead on the development of outcome measurement, assessment and implementation, assisting other staff in the implementation of same.
• To initiate appropriate research, undertake literature reviews and research studies relevant to the service and client population, and provide research advice and supervision to other staff undertaking these.
• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles, utilising theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To provide direct highly specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention to adult inpatients within the RAAR service, including selecting, administering and interpreting specialised neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures and clinical interviews, and integrating this highly complex data. To formulate and implement psychologically based treatment and management plans specific to each patient, based upon an analysis of complex factors contributing to the presentation, drawing on appropriate conceptual and theoretical models within the context of neurorehabilitation. To select and deliver evidence-based specialist psychological treatments, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions, drawing on a range of theoretical options. To provide highly specialist expertise, advice and consultation on patients psychological care to other members of the RAAR service and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to a psychologically informed framework within the service. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans; to undertake mental capacity assessments, coordinate best interest meetings and provide highly specialist expertise relating to capacity and consent. To contribute to patient care and flow through intervention and liaison with family, carers and agencies involved in care planning and implementation, including coordinating family meetings. To provide psychological support to patients experiencing serious emotional trauma in relation to neurological impairment, and to carers and staff working with such patients. To communicate skilfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive information with patients, carers and colleagues. To work as an independent and autonomous professional within HCPC and BPS guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, and to ensure all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities served. Education, Training and Supervision To receive regular clinical and professional supervision at least monthly from the Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b), according to Trust guidelines, with operational management provided by the Deputy Head of Therapies, RAAR. To provide professional and clinical supervision to junior clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists, to clinically supervise the Neuroscience support workers, and to line manage assistant psychologists as required. To plan and undertake teaching and training of pre- and post-qualification psychologists, and specialised training to other professions as appropriate. To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision to staff and carers working with the client group, including supervision of the psychological work of other multidisciplinary staff as appropriate. Leadership, Policy and Service Development To lead on and implement service development projects and policies within own service area and other relevant agencies as required. To identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and to lead on service change and development, advising service and professional managers on appropriate changes. To liaise with other agencies and service providers in relation to the provision of psychological services and service development. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and developing services. To participate in clinical governance initiatives as agreed by the service clinical governance committee and to act as clinical governance link-worker as agreed by the service. Research and Service Evaluation To lead on the development of services through initiating, undertaking and supervising service evaluation and audit, proposing and initiating audit projects and service improvement based on the findings. To lead on the development of outcome measurement, assessment and implementation, assisting other staff in the implementation of same. To initiate appropriate research, undertake literature reviews and research studies relevant to the service and client population, and provide research advice and supervision to other staff undertaking these. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles, utilising theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist).
• Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS.
• Post-doctoral training or qualification in clinical neuropsychology (e.g. QiCN or equivalent).

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience of working within a neuropsychology setting, including selecting, administering and interpreting specialist neuropsychological assessments.
• Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience of developing and providing teaching, training and clinical supervision to psychologists and other professional groups
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity.
• Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment, with doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Advanced level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, including the Mental Capacity Act.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute setting and/or in neuropsychological rehabilitation.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy, including complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Ability to supervise clinical psychology trainees, having completed the relevant training.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including communicating complex, highly technical and sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues, with well developed consultation skills for working with the multi-professional team.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with an appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision, and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective clinical practice, with well developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist). Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS. Post-doctoral training or qualification in clinical neuropsychology (e.g. QiCN or equivalent). Knowledge and Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience of working within a neuropsychology setting, including selecting, administering and interpreting specialist neuropsychological assessments. Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature. Experience of developing and providing teaching, training and clinical supervision to psychologists and other professional groups Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity. Experience of developing and carrying out research projects. Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment, with doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Advanced level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, including the Mental Capacity Act. Desirable Experience of working in an acute setting and/or in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Skills and Competencies Essential Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy, including complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Ability to supervise clinical psychology trainees, having completed the relevant training. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including communicating complex, highly technical and sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues, with well developed consultation skills for working with the multi-professional team. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with an appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision, and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective clinical practice, with well developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Department of Neuroscience is part of the network services care group and is one of the largest in the country. It covers southeast London and Kent and encompasses almost all aspects of neurological/ neurosurgical clinical care.

The post-holder will actively support clinical trial recruitment and delivery across Research Delivery Unit (RDU) 1 - Neurosciences, acting as a sub-investigator on a range of trials from phase 1 first in human to phase 3 trials. The post-holder will lead on complex clinical trials (such as CAR-T cell therapy and Advanced Therapy) and they will work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams, Principal Investigators, academic partners and research delivery staff to promote and enhance research activity within the RDU and department of Neurology.

The post-holder is expected to work in adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance and Trust policies and processes. Additionally, the post-holder is expected to work autonomously, keep meticulous records and possess excellent organisational skills.

In addition to research work, the clinical research fellow may have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics at the Parkinson's centre of excellence as well as general neurology clinics. There may be an opportunity to participate in the unit's Neurology teaching program.

Main duties of the job

• Support the timely delivery of clinical trials conducted within RDU 1 - Neurosciences to acceptable medical standards, in line with the requirements of sponsors, ICH GCP, and other appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Provide medical assessment and cover for selected studies, working alongside the clinical research delivery team in RDU 1.
• Initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.
• Act as Sub-Investigator on designated research studies.
• Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions as agreed with the Principal Investigator
• Assess participant eligibility against protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and maintaining up to date screening lists.
• Obtain informed consent in adherence to ICH GCP from study participants.
• Perform clinical assessments, medical histories and physical examinations and prescribing study medication.
• Perform clinical procedures as appropriate to the assigned study (including, but not limited to, clinical examinations or testing, insertion of intravenous lines, assessment of adverse events and management of medical emergencies)
• Evaluate and manage acute, sub-acute and chronic adverse drug reactions and manage acutetoxicological emergencies under the supervision of the consultants in charge.

Please review job description for additional information.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £67,998 a year per annum plus London Weighting Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8354582

Job locations

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the design and conduct of clinical research projects.
• Present research findings at local, national and international meetings.
• Contribute to publications, abstracts and conference presentations.
• Support grant development and translational research activity where appropriate.
• Undertake audit and quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to teaching medical students, trainees and multidisciplinary research staff.
• Support training in clinical research and clinical procedures.
• Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs.

Job description Job responsibilities Participate in the design and conduct of clinical research projects. Present research findings at local, national and international meetings. Contribute to publications, abstracts and conference presentations. Support grant development and translational research activity where appropriate. Undertake audit and quality improvement projects. Contribute to teaching medical students, trainees and multidisciplinary research staff. Support training in clinical research and clinical procedures. Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Have completed ST1 - ST2 level post registration experience or equivalent.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCS, MRCPath or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Higher research degree (MSc, MRes, MD or PhD)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience managing acutely unwell patients
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of clinical trial methodology and research governance
• Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation

Desirable

• Publications or presentations in peer-reviewed scientific settings
• Experience of advanced therapies, cellular therapies, gene therapies or regenerative medicine
• Previous involvement in clinical research studies including recruitment and eligibility assessment
• Participation in investigator meetings, monitoring visits or regulatory inspections

Skills and Comptencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to obtain informed consent
• Understanding of patient safety and pharmacovigilance processes
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking senior support appropriately
• Ability to interpret clinical investigations

Desirable

• Competency in neurological clinical procedures (such as lumbar punctures)
• Basic statistical analysis experience
• Knowledge of MHRA ATIMP regulations
• Understanding of translational and experimental medicine research
• Experience with electronic data capture systems and research databases

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised qualification). Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Have completed ST1 - ST2 level post registration experience or equivalent. Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification Desirable MRCP, MRCS, MRCPath or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Higher research degree (MSc, MRes, MD or PhD) Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience managing acutely unwell patients Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Understanding of clinical trial methodology and research governance Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation Desirable Publications or presentations in peer-reviewed scientific settings Experience of advanced therapies, cellular therapies, gene therapies or regenerative medicine Previous involvement in clinical research studies including recruitment and eligibility assessment Participation in investigator meetings, monitoring visits or regulatory inspections Skills and Comptencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to obtain informed consent Understanding of patient safety and pharmacovigilance processes Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking senior support appropriately Ability to interpret clinical investigations Desirable Competency in neurological clinical procedures (such as lumbar punctures) Basic statistical analysis experience Knowledge of MHRA ATIMP regulations Understanding of translational and experimental medicine research Experience with electronic data capture systems and research databases

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Due to maternity leave we have an exciting opportunity for someone to continue developing their paediatric experience as part of our large friendly team at King's for a nine month, fixed term secondment cover

This post provides a comprehensive service to our general medical and surgical inpatients with two out patient clinics per week at our Denmark Hill site.

Please feel free to call the team lead (see contact information) for an informal discussion around this post. We are always happy to speak to candidates informally in confidence.

Main duties of the job

Assessment, treatment and timely discharge planning of a complex caseload of infants and children

There will be opportunities to gain experience/shadowing in specialist areas such as CF, allergy, neuro, crit care, neonates and liver/gastro.

We are large friendly team team with superb retention rates, and you will be supported to continue with CPD and audit.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Radiographer looking to take the next step in your career?

The Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talentedBand 6 Senior Radiographer to join our dynamic Radiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services while supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to service innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Act under the IR(ME)R Radiation Regulations.
• Act as patient and staff advocateminimising their exposure to radiation.
• Provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the agreed standards of the department taking account of the patient/clients clinical, physical and cultural needs.
• Undertake additional modality training in Computed Tomography.
• Perform out of hours duties as part of the departmental shift system, without supervision and acting as team leader where necessary.
• Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the diagnostic services due to emergencies or increased demand from A&E, particularly during out of hours duties.
• Assess and treat own workload of patients/clients, also communicates work priorities, organising workload and encouraging collaboration in the respective work area.
• Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff or directly to the manufacturer.
• Ensure all adverse incidents are reported in line with trust policies
• Continual development of services in line with best, evidence based practice.
• Participate in multiple site rotation as and when necessary

About us

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.

Job summary

Looking for a change or setting out on a new career path? This post may be what you are looking for. This post uniquely combines administration skills with direct patient contact, carrying out under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

This post is attached to the Complex Specialist Medical team in the Occupational Therapy Department with the role based at Orpington Hospital.Occupational therapy assistants have a key role in assisting patients to reach their full potential and helping them leave hospital safely. The role will include providing support to patients in treatment programmes and you will accompany staff on home visits, fitting equipment and environmental assessments. There will also be a requirement to complete administrative tasks, monitoring of stock and reduction of infection risk by cleaning and maintenance of some equipment.

The candidate must have good communication and people skills, good written, administrative and computer skills, good organisational skills and time management. The work does involve physical activity therefore fitness to assist in manual handling of patients.

Main duties of the job

Occupational therapy assistants have a key role in assisting patients to reach their full potential and helping them leave hospital safely. The role will include providing support to patients in treatment programmes and you will accompany staff on home visits, fitting equipment and environmental assessments. There will also be a requirement to complete administrative tasks, monitoring of stock and reduction of infection risk by cleaning and maintenance of some equipment.

The candidate must have good communication and people skills, good written, administrative and computer skills, good organisational skills and time management. The work does involve physical activity therefore fitness to assist in manual handling of patients.

Occupational therapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapist and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide values of; Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive and Innovative is 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.

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a wider team providing high-quality dietetic care to both inpatients and outpatients. The role offers exposure to three diverse rotational caseloads, providing excellent opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical and professional skills.

The successful candidate will initially commence within the General Medicine rotation, managing a varied caseload that may include respiratory medicine, cardiology, liver disease, oncology and post-ITU patients, whilst gaining experience in enteral feeding and complex nutritional support.

The post holder will benefit from structured supervision and development opportunities, including peer supervision with fellow Band 5 and Band 6 colleagues, cross-specialty peer supervision with senior dietitians and speech and language therapists, and support from an experienced specialist team.

The post holder will also contribute to the education of patients, medical staff, nursing staff, dietetic assistants and other healthcare professionals as required.

Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview test, which will be communicated directly to you, should you be successful.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally accountable for own practice in accordance with HCPC standards.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based dietetic interventions for patients with a range of clinical conditions.

To manage and prioritise a caseload, seeking support and escalating complex cases when required.

To assess, implement and monitor oral, enteral and nutrition support interventions within agreed competencies.

To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient-centred care, discharge planning and nutrition-related decisions.

To obtain valid informed consent and work within legal frameworks relating to capacity.

To monitor patient progress, reassess nutritional needs and adapt treatment plans accordingly.

To identify and manage clinical risk within own caseload, escalating concerns appropriately.

To work in accordance with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and professional standards.

To maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with Trust, BDA and HCPC requirements.

To provide nutrition education and training to patients, carers, students, support staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.

To contribute to education, health promotion, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.

To participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development, maintaining a CPD portfolio.

To support student learning and contribute to continuous improvement within the Dietetics Department.

About us

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.

Job summary

As a Customer Care Officer in the PRUH Emergency Department, the post holder is responsible for delivering a comprehensive reception and administration service, demonstrating exemplary customer service to patients and visitors. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within a team to ensure that reception duties are covered 24/7.

As a member of the team, the post holder will be responsible for booking patients into the emergency department, answering and directing phone calls, responding to patient/visitor requests, providing admin support, managing inboxes and assisting with business continuity and downtime, both planned and unplanned.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a CCO are inclusive (but not limited to) the below

CCOs will receive and register injured/trauma patients within the agreed timescales and customer care standards.

CCOs must ensure accurate and diligent administration with regards to receiving and registering patients, maintaining required Trust data, completing necessary paperwork, obtaining signatures of consent from patients, manual indexing, and entry on the in-house computer system to an agreed specified standard. You must ensure that the Emergency Department (ED) captures all relevant registration data and that this is entered on to the in-house computer data base namely EPIC.

Post-holder must manage face-to-face enquiries promptly and efficiently, providing an immediate response or referring individual on to appropriate person as and when required and answer telephone calls in a polite and professional manner taking accurate messages and ensuring these are given to the appropriate people.

About us

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.

Job summary

To participate in the delivery of high quality, patient focused clinical care.

To support registered healthcare professionals in the provision of a safe and caring environment

To work effectively as part of the nursing team

Assist in the induction, supervision and training of HCA's band 3 and trainee Dialysis Assistants

To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance

The post holder may be required to rotate between sites to meet service needs, including rotation between the main site and satellite units where applicable and when required to do so - this may be at short notice

Main duties of the job

• Be able to safely and competently connect patients to the haemodialysis system, only after all setting and programming have been verified by a Registered Nurse
• Measure, monitor and record the following, escalating and reporting any abnormalities to the RGN:

- Blood pressure, pulse, weight pre/post dialysis

- Temperature

- Respiratory rate

- Oxygen saturation levels

- Blood sugar

- Vascular access arterial and venous pressure

- Ongoing monitoring via the EPIC flowsheet

- Patient environment for risk of falls

- Document dialysis observations

• Be able to cannulate both arterial and venous sites of mature AV fistulas with minimal or no support as directed by a registered nurse
• Be able to undertake routine and monthly blood sampling as requested by a registered nurse
• Be able to competently and safely discontinue haemodialysis when treatment has been completed
• Be able to safely remove and dispose of AV fistula needles
• Be able to dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelines
• Be able to decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklist.

About us

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.

Job summary

The Band 5 Interventional Radiology Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures.

Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides high-quality care before, during, and after procedures while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

The nurse is accountable for practising in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, Trust policies, and current evidence-based practice.

The post holder undertakes comprehensive patient assessments, prepares patients physically and psychologically for procedures, and ensures all necessary documentation, investigations, and pre-procedure checks are completed.

During procedures, the Band 5 nurse works effectively as either a circulating or scrub nurse, maintaining aseptic technique and supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and efficient care. The nurse continuously monitors patients, promptly recognising and escalating any signs of deterioration or complications while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Following procedures, the nurse provides post-procedure recovery care by monitoring patients' physiological observations, pain, puncture sites, and overall clinical condition.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.
• To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge within the interventional suite and other areas within the radiology department.
• To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance.
• To maintain own and others' knowledge of clinical excellence.
• With training and support, take responsibility for managing and coordinating the interventional suite on a daily basis.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

This fixed term maternity cover opportunity for the Principal Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services role is a senior leadership post within the Pharmacy Department at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership for cancer pharmacy and aseptic services. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and patient-centred delivery of pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), as well as leading the development and governance of cancer and aseptic services across the site.

As an expert practitioner in adult haematology and oncology, the post holder will provide highly specialised clinical expertise, support multidisciplinary decision-making, and lead the delivery of evidence-based pharmaceutical care. The role includes accountability for the safe and compliant operation of the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, acting as the Accountable Pharmacist and ensuring adherence to all legal, regulatory, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Working as a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to Trust-wide strategic objectives, service development, clinical governance, workforce planning and continuous quality improvement.

The post holder will promote a culture of excellence, safety and continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership for Cancer and Aseptic Services at PRUH, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as the Trust's specialist pharmacist for haematology and oncology services, providing expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), cancer medicines and complex patient management.
• Lead the governance, development and continuous improvement of cancer pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with national standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice.
• Serve as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, overseeing the safe manufacture, release and quality assurance of cytotoxic and aseptically prepared medicines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards and health and safety requirements.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary working to support optimal treatment outcomes, medicines optimisation and patient experience across oncology, haematology and palliative care services.
• Lead and support clinical audit, research and clinical trials activity, contributing to service evaluation, publication and the advancement of pharmacy practice.
• Deputise for the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Aseptic Services when required and contribute to Trust-wide strategic initiatives and cross-site service development.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

The Associate Chief Pharmacist for Aseptic Services is a senior pharmacy leader responsible for the strategic, operational, professional and financial management of aseptic services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting directly to the Chief Pharmacist, the postholder leads the delivery and development of a highly specialised, high-risk and regulated service that supports frontline patient care through the provision of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition, CIVAS and aseptically prepared medicines across multiple hospital sites.

The role provides expert leadership to ensure aseptic services operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP, GCP and Trust governance standards. The postholder is accountable for service quality, risk management, workforce planning, business continuity, service improvement and quality assurance systems, ensuring patients have uninterrupted access to critical medicines and treatments.

The postholder also has responsibility for budget management, business case development, capital planning, commissioning and validation of facilities and equipment, and delivery of efficient, sustainable services. This role is essential to maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, service resilience and the continued provision of high-quality Aseptic Services across the Trust.

If you have applied for this role in the last 3 months, please refrain from re-submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership for Pharmacy Aseptic Services across King's College Hospital, ensuring safe, effective and sustainable service delivery.
• Lead and develop the Trust's aseptic services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition (PN), CIVAS and aseptically manufactured products.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards, Health and Safety requirements and external regulatory expectations.
• Provide expert professional advice to the Chief Pharmacist on aseptic services, facilities, equipment, workforce, governance and service development.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to support service growth, innovation, capacity management and future patient care requirements.
• Lead, manage and develop the multidisciplinary aseptic workforce, including recruitment, appraisal, training, competency assessment, succession planning and performance management.
• Ensure robust business continuity and capacity planning arrangements are in place to maintain uninterrupted access to critical patient treatments and medicines.
• Manage delegated budgets, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for service efficiencies and financial sustainability.
• Oversee the commissioning, qualification, validation and ongoing performance of aseptic facilities.

About us

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.

Job summary

To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients for whom he/she is responsible. To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.

This post is part of a 4 month rotational scheme including the following areas: Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics trauma and elective, Elderly Rehabilitation, acute and general Medicine, Respiratory including ICU and Surgery, Acute and Rehab Neurology. Duties within each rotation are delegated by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the area.

Main duties of the job

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients on a designated case load. To use clinical reasoning to ensure provision of an evidenced based physiotherapy. To attend multidisciplinary meetings, family meetings, board rounds. Ensure that Physiotherapy management of a patient is integrated into the MDT management, treatment and discharge plans. To advise, guide and delegate to Physiotherapy assistants. To support quality improvement and continuing professional development. Establish good team working with Physiotherapy colleagues and MDT. Effective communication skills.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

This exciting Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role includes rotations in A&E/ AMU, Post Acute Medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and orthopaedics, HASU and Stroke Rehabilitation and Neuro Rehabilitation

The post holder will ensure the provisions are made for a high quality service for all patients that require Occupational Therapy. They will carry a caseload of complex patients using evidence based practise and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The post holder will be required to develop links with other departments and to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

Main duties of the job

• Plan, organise and implement appropriate treatment programs.
• Complete and record risk assessment appropriately and act upon this.
• Implement treatment within local guidelines, Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and clinical governance.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Reflect on treatment provided and adapt treatment accordingly.
• To advise clients and carers on specific aids, equipment and adaptations and recommend provisions.
• To communicate complex information to patients who may have barriers to understanding.
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate records of assessments and interventions in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• To compile clear assessment reports and recommendations for future care, for the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies.

• To actively contribute and coordinate multi-disciplinary working, including client related meetings e.g. case conference.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills.
• To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information

About us

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.

Job summary

Job Summary

To assist in providing an integrated cardiac rehabilitation (CR) service primarily for residents within Lambeth & Southwark, working closely with primary and secondary care.

To work as an independent and autonomous practitioner within a multi professional team, ensuring that patients with multiple pathologies due to cardiac disease receive the highest standards of care.

To ensure delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient cardiac rehabilitation service within allocated resources.

To manage cardiac rehabilitation patient caseloads. The post holder will also run their own clinics and jointly manage the cardiac rehabilitation programme of exercise and education sessions.

To provide professional support, clinical expertise and appropriate education and training to all those professionals involved in providing care to patients with cardiac disease.

Main duties of the job

To manage cardiac rehabilitation patient caseloads. The post holder will be expected to run their own clinics, jointly manage the cardiac rehabilitation exercise programme and play a key role in patient education.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic pharmacist to play a key role in the continued development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams across South East London for a fixed term of 12 months. This role focuses on optimising medicines use and improving outcomes for people living with multiple long-term conditions, particularly cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) disease.

Working closely with the Lead Neighbourhood Pharmacist for CVRM, you will help deliver a person-centred, integrated model of care. The postholder will contribute to transforming services for people with complex health needs, improving patient experience, enhancing clinical outcomes and supporting more efficient and effective ways of working across the system.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant clinical experience in the management of multiple long-term conditions including chronic kidney disease/ cardiovascular disease/diabetes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Possess influencing skills required to work effectively across the healthcare system
• Demonstrate experience in service development, quality improvement and delivering change
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills
• Be innovative, proactive and able to work effectively across organisational boundarie

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist and/or the Lead Neighbourhood Pharmacist CVRM as required.
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management of LTCs within cardiovascular, renal and metabolic specialities.
• Support the leadership of clinical pharmacy services in cardiovascular, renal and metabolic specialities in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacist.
• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within CVRM.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within CVRM.
• 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 with close liaison across the interface.
• Promote safe drug use within CVRM specialties.
• Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff.
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• To work with the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacist, to extend the boundaries of professional practice within chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular and diabetes.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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 responsiby, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner psychologist within our Department of Haematology. The successful candidate will aid in the provision of specialist inpatient and outpatient psychological support to adults with sickle cell disease or thalassaemia.

King's College Hospital Foundation NHS Trust is a designated specialist centre for the care of patients with haemoglobinopathies. On register, we have approximately 850 adults with sickle cell disease and 40 with thalassaemia.

The service works closely with the paediatric team, including paediatric psychologists, and approximately 15 patients per year will transfer from the paediatric haemoglobinopathy service. There is regular collaboration with other medical specialities and a number of joint specialist sickle clinics are held regularly.

Haematopoietic stem cell transplants and exagamglogene autotemcel (gene therapy) for adult patients with sickle cell disease have been commissioned at King's for eligible patients. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide psychological input to those undergoing these treatments.

Specialist clinical health psychology input has a long tradition at King's and you will be joining a group of psychology and psychotherapy professionals across various medical specialities who are dedicated and supportive.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological therapy to adult haemoglobinopathy patients and their families and carers, in a timely manner and tailored to patients' needs. This includes specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

The post holder will also contribute psychological expertise to a multidisciplinary team consisting of three consultant haematologists, specialist nurses, a social worker and a team of junior doctors.

The psychology service is led by a Band 8a Highly Specialist Counselling Psychologist who will support the successful candidate through the provision of professional supervision and operational line management.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

The Band 5 Interventional Radiology Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures.

Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides high-quality care before, during, and after procedures while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

The nurse is accountable for practising in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, Trust policies, and current evidence-based practice.

The post holder undertakes comprehensive patient assessments, prepares patients physically and psychologically for procedures, and ensures all necessary documentation, investigations, and pre-procedure checks are completed.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.
• To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge within the interventional suite and other areas within the radiology department.
• To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance.
• To maintain own and others' knowledge of clinical excellence.
• With training and support, take responsibility for managing and coordinating the interventional suite on a daily basis

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

Are you a motivated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care? Do you want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and expertise make a real difference to patients' lives? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At the Denmark Hill (DH), we are transforming the way we deliver care and are seeking a proactive, flexible, and forward-thinking individual to join our Medicines Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an innovative service that values teamwork, professional development, and patient-centred care.

**This is a job-shared role - 7.5h week**

You will be part of a supportive and experienced team of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians, rotating across a range of clinical specialties. This varied role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience in different specialist areas. Acting as a vital link between ward teams and pharmacy services, you will help optimise medicines use and enhance the patient experience.

Join us and be part of a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering a safe, high-quality, and patient-focused ward-based pharmaceutical service at the Denmark Hill (DH) site.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely medicines support throughout their care journey, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and patient safety.

You will support the delivery and development of ward-based medicines management services across a range of clinical specialties on a rotational basis. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medicines, transcribing medicines, counselling patients, supporting medicine returns, and coordinating discharge medicines, including dispensing TTAs on wards and in dispensary.

You will also support the induction and training of pharmacy staff , while gaining valuable leadership experience through line management of a Pharmacy Support Worker.

The role includes supporting dispensary services, including dispensing activities and accuracy checking. We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician who has achieved, or is working towards, the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a dynamic team environment.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

213-Division-A-8217439-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.
• To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
• To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.
• To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.
• To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
• To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.
• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.
• To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant
• To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited. To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager. To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones. To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division. To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented. To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service. Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy. To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments. To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors. To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication. To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required. To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate. To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards

Desirable

• Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice
• HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
• Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Able to motivate self and use initiative
• Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
• Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
• Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders, where there are a range of options

Desirable

• Be able to influence junior medical staff
• Be able to use presentational aids

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent. Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards Desirable Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff Desirable Experience of research and audit work Skills and Competencies Essential Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients Track record of successfully working within teams Able to motivate self and use initiative Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders, where there are a range of options Desirable Be able to influence junior medical staff Be able to use presentational aids

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This post attracts a Recruitment & Retention Premium of 15%

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital; and is ideal for an experienced echocardiographer seeking career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking and high-profile cardiac centre

Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), relevant specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent). Experience in advanced echo techniques, including stress, 3D and contrast imaging, is highly desirable

The department is a fully digital service equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac ultrasound systems, including Philips and GE platforms. Reporting and post-processing are supported by ISCV and TomTec, ensuring high-quality, standardised echo reporting

We deliver a comprehensive range of investigations, including transthoracic echo with 3D and GLS, stress echo (Dobutamine, Exercise and Valve), contrast /bubble studies, and TOE

You will work with a high degree of autonomy, providing advanced clinical practice while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and the training and supervision of junior staff. The department has a strong academic profile and actively encourages involvement in research, innovation and service transformation

Main duties of the job

• Act as a specialist Echocardiographer within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with principal physiologists, imaging consultants, administrative staff, junior colleagues and support services to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Independently perform and interpret a broad range of diagnostic echocardiography studies, including advanced techniques such as 3D imaging and GLS, producing accurate, timely reports in line with BSE standards and Trust protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and international guidelines to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and technical competence.
• Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet service demands, coordinating inpatient and outpatient activity and ensuring timely completion of studies and reports.
• Contribute to the operational delivery of the service through participation in appraisal, performance review, service development and delegated supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Support the monitoring and management of echocardiography equipment and consumables, escalating issues as required to maintain service continuity.
• Promote a patient-focused, multidisciplinary approach and actively contribute to innovation, service improvement and the adoption of advanced echocardiography practice across the department and wider Trust

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata including HCA + 15% RRP

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-8011827-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Practice as a specialist autonomous professional in adult echocardiography and show proficiency in exercising clinical judgement when required.
• Practice safely and effectively, interpret and act upon results of the tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic echocardiography using advanced techniques such as 3D and GLS to produce a clinically comprehensive report in accordance with BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols
• Perform echocardiography in a range of settings, including portable scans at bedside, ITU and cardiac catheter labs.
• Administer appropriate medications and contrast agents as part of advanced clinical practice.
• Participate in setting excellent local standards in Echocardiography, and to continually develop and update these to ensure they incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-based practice.
• Keep abreast of developments in Echocardiography and disseminate new information to other members of staff effectively.
• Comply with national and international guidelines such as BSE, ASE, NICE, ESC and SCST as well as local clinical guidelines; and ensure that these guidelines are adhered to.
• Ensure that Kings Echo service communicates with other centres and external stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, facilitating the exchange of patient records and minimising disruption to services
• Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Apply and promote evidence-based practice and use of relevant clinical protocols and procedures at the complex and advanced level; as well as acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements.
• Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines including correct use of PPE and uniform policy.

Education and Training

• Provide training, mentorship and support to junior staff, SpRs and Echo Fellows, with a view to improve their echo knowledge and skills.
• Assist in echocardiography education throughout the Trust, including medical students, PTP and STP trainees.
• Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines.
• Ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current.
• Actively participate in his/her own performance review and own professional development.
• Maintain BSE and/or other transthoracic echocardiography accreditation
• Maintain/ work towards additional professional accreditation as appropriate.
• Complete relevant training and competencies to provide advanced clinical practice.
• The post holder will be encouraged to maintain and/or obtain HCPC registration, further educational qualifications and memberships with professional bodies.
• Administer appropriate medications and contrast agents as part of advanced clinical practice.
• Write up interesting case studies / clinical abstracts and submit to appropriate journals.
• Actively participate in educational sessions and journal club.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Practice as a specialist autonomous professional in adult echocardiography and show proficiency in exercising clinical judgement when required. Practice safely and effectively, interpret and act upon results of the tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Perform diagnostic echocardiography using advanced techniques such as 3D and GLS to produce a clinically comprehensive report in accordance with BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols Perform echocardiography in a range of settings, including portable scans at bedside, ITU and cardiac catheter labs. Administer appropriate medications and contrast agents as part of advanced clinical practice. Participate in setting excellent local standards in Echocardiography, and to continually develop and update these to ensure they incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-based practice. Keep abreast of developments in Echocardiography and disseminate new information to other members of staff effectively. Comply with national and international guidelines such as BSE, ASE, NICE, ESC and SCST as well as local clinical guidelines; and ensure that these guidelines are adhered to. Ensure that Kings Echo service communicates with other centres and external stakeholders in a professional and productive manner, facilitating the exchange of patient records and minimising disruption to services Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with local and national standards. Apply and promote evidence-based practice and use of relevant clinical protocols and procedures at the complex and advanced level; as well as acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements. Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements. Adhere to infection control guidelines including correct use of PPE and uniform policy. Education and Training Provide training, mentorship and support to junior staff, SpRs and Echo Fellows, with a view to improve their echo knowledge and skills. Assist in echocardiography education throughout the Trust, including medical students, PTP and STP trainees. Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines. Ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current. Actively participate in his/her own performance review and own professional development. Maintain BSE and/or other transthoracic echocardiography accreditation Maintain/ work towards additional professional accreditation as appropriate. Complete relevant training and competencies to provide advanced clinical practice. The post holder will be encouraged to maintain and/or obtain HCPC registration, further educational qualifications and memberships with professional bodies. Administer appropriate medications and contrast agents as part of advanced clinical practice. Write up interesting case studies / clinical abstracts and submit to appropriate journals. Actively participate in educational sessions and journal club.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Possess Adult TTE BSE/ equivalent accreditation
• Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
• Highly developed IT skills

Desirable

• HCPC accredited
• Clinical assessment Level 7 Module
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Skills/ experience

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Skills in teaching/ training

Desirable

• Experience in Stress Echo and TOE
• Publications such as clinical case studies / abstracts
• Ability to understand financial and budgetary information
• Awareness of current NHS challenges and Long-Term Plans / Strategy which may affect he Future direction of Echocardiography
• Awareness of DM01 waiting lists

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent Possess Adult TTE BSE/ equivalent accreditation Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Highly developed IT skills Desirable HCPC accredited Clinical assessment Level 7 Module Advanced Life Support (ALS) Skills/ experience Essential Strong written and verbal communication skills Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team Skills in teaching/ training Desirable Experience in Stress Echo and TOE Publications such as clinical case studies / abstracts Ability to understand financial and budgetary information Awareness of current NHS challenges and Long-Term Plans / Strategy which may affect he Future direction of Echocardiography Awareness of DM01 waiting lists

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 (rotational post) - Princess Royal University Hospital & Orpington Hospital Sites

The post offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive acute inpatient team in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King's offers high quality Band 5 rotations including Acute Medicine and Stroke on the PRUH site and Neuro-rehabilitation based at Orpington Hospital.

The successful applicant will provide Speech and Language Therapy within each clinical specialty, remaining within each area for 9 months. This will allow the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills, alongside specified learning objectives for the rotation and ring-fenced learning time to achieve these.

The acute SLT team works closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The SLT service offers a comprehensive supervision and CPD structure with a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development. There is a strong emphasis on the management of both communication and swallowing difficulties and the impact of SLT within the acute setting. This post requires a flexible approach to working and will require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern. We provide a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic.

Main duties of the job

The band 5 Speech and Language Therapy post involves rotation across 3 clinical areas - a) Stroke, b) Medicine, c) Neuro-rehabilitation

The post holder will provide Speech and Language Therapy services within a clinical specialty, remaining within eacharea for a maximum of 9 months. This will allow them the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills. Line management will be provided by the relevant senior therapist depending on the rotation.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation 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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy.

o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within a clinical team providing in-patient clinical pharmacy services.

o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.

o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison and support.

o Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

o Promote safe drug use across the Trust.

o Support development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.

o Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust.

o Provide support to the Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Clinical Effectiveness in the management of new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests, as needed.

o Supervise and train pharmacy staff across the department.

o Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

o Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure evaluation for non-formulary requests.

o To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.

o To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice.

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Job summary

The Physiotherapy department at Kings College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the rotation of Band 6 physiotherapists, specialising in respiratory care across inpatient settings. The in-patient respiratory team is split into 3 teams, each with their own Clinical Leads Physiotherapists. The teams are Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients designated to them. They will prioritise, assess, treat and manage their own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.

They will work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as require, as well as teaching and developing Band 5 physiotherapists, students, and physiotherapy assistants within the respiratory teams.

The post holder will also take part in the on call, weekend and Twilight rotas. Staff are expected to work across multi-sites as required by the service.

Rotations: Currently 9 monthly in the following areas:

Critical Care (organized over 6 separate units) each with its own specialty bias including, Liver, Major Trauma and Neurosurgery

Medicine and Non-Invasive Ventilation

Adult Cystic Fibrosis

(Duties within each rotation are delegated by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the area)

About us

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.

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy post is based within the Acute team at King's College Hospital, PRUH site. The post holder will provide a highly specialist inpatient service to adults who have communication and/or swallowing disorders, working closely with the MDT to deliver optimal clinical care in the acute and post-acute phases of hospital admission.

The post holder will establish, build and maintain working relationships within Speech & Language Therapy (cross-site) and all multidisciplinary teams within the speciality of acute frailty and elderly care. They will be expected to be involved in Southeast London/London/England-wide Acute networks for Speech & Language Therapists.

Main duties of the job

To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence-based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

About us

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.

Job summary

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible. The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist pharmacy services to education and training. The post holder will act as an academic link providing academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Education Training and Development.o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in medical management within a clinical team providing in patient clinical pharmacy service.o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison support.o Lead and support the training and development of pharmacy staff, trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.o Support the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Education and Training Strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS, GPhC, regional and national priorities.o Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.o Provision of academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.o Supporting the ongoing development and collaboration of the undergraduate MPharm curriculum and in placement provision to ensure teaching reflects current clinical practice.o To support and lead the development of clinical pharmacy education links between KCL and KCH

About us

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-8251175

Job locations

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. 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 participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Education and Training (KCH)

• Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes.
• Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.
• Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests.
• Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements.
• Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession.
• Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting.
• Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.
• To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed

Academic Role (KCL)

To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews.

For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. 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 participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme. Education and Training (KCH) Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes. Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group. Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities. Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development. Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests. Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements. Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession. Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting. Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice. To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed Academic Role (KCL) To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews. For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements
• Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
• Experience of assessing and supervising trainees

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Be able to implement and manage change
• 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

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MPharm (Masters Degree) Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete Desirable Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies Experience of assessing and supervising trainees Desirable Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Be able to implement and manage change 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

A structured post-foundation workplace-based training programme in a hospital setting, fully integrated with a post-graduate pharmacy practice qualification.

Successful candidates will be qualified pharmacists already registered with the GPhC. We are looking for pharmacists capable of adapting quickly to the demands of our rotational clinical commitments, 7-day working, residency on-call service and other operational duties including patient services and aseptics.

STEP pharmacists are currently enrolled onto the UCL JPB PG Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice and can rotate to other acute trusts in South East London including Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The programme has been successfully running for over twenty years.

Main duties of the job

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 around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-8282820

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Dispensary services (where applicable)

• To follow procedures relating to good dispensing practice, and to maintain high standards and orderly methods of working.
• To be the Responsible Pharmacist.
• To comply with the formulary and dispensary policies.
• To dispense and check outpatients and inpatients scripts, including clinical trials and chemotherapy.
• To effectively clinically screen prescriptions and professionally resolve any problems or refer when appropriate.
• To effectively and efficiently counsel patients on the needs relating to their medicines.
• To deal with requests from members of staff and patients in a professional manner.
• To be aware of the overall dispensary workload, and by liaising with dispensary leads, to prioritise and effectively manage the workflow.
• To participate in dispensary audits and contribute to quality service assurance initiatives.
• To update dispensary protocols and standard operating procedures as required.

• Technical services (where applicable)

• To assist in the provision of a comprehensive preparative service to the Trust and external customers. This can include aseptic dispensing and manufacturing, TPN, CIVAS, clinical trial preparation, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and QC / QA activities, according to the service at the base hospital. The post holder may work in the following areas on a rotational basis depending on base hospital working arrangements and rotas: aseptic services; the oncology suites or satellites; general manufacturing services (sterile and non-sterile production); quality assurance and control departments.
• To ensure that activities undertaken within the units meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and that all work is documented according to these procedures.
• To undertake when required preparation of all products following adequate training.
• To be aware of and follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• To be aware of and follow all quality assurance procedures and make the section manager aware of any deficiencies.
• To undertake, where relevant, clinical screening of prescriptions and to provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of medicines prepared during the rotation.
• To undertake the final check of dispensed and batch prepared products after appropriate training.

• Ward based pharmacy services

• To participate in the medicines management programme / clinical pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented, patients own drug are reconciled, dispensing for discharge is facilitated, dispensing of medicines on the ward for patients to take home and communicate effectively with patients to improve adherence.
• To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff.
• To identify drug interactions, prioritise and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To monitor patients responses to drug treatments for efficacy and toxicity, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To identify errors on clerking including medication histories and allergies documentation, TTOs or on prescriptions initiated during the patients admission. Appropriately prioritise these and take best course of action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure patient safety.
• To identify deviations from guidelines, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff).
• To complete all documentation according to Trust and departmental policies.
• To work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues.
• To undertake clinical audit and drug use evaluations in the clinical areas assigned.
• To undertake peer review and workplace-based assessments to evaluate communication and decision-making skills, obtain feedback and amend practice where necessary.

• Out of hours pharmacy services

• To participate in the residency on-call pharmacists rota.
• To provide an out of hours pharmacy service to the base hospital(s), in accordance with local out of hours guidelines and policies.
• To participate in the 7-day service weekend and Bank holiday rotas of the base hospital.
• To undertake dispensing duties as required and to the appropriate standard.
• To answer medicines information and other queries as required. (This may include technical services if provided out of hours at the base site).
• To work within the limitations of one's own competence, referring more complex queries to appropriate pharmacists as required.
• To complete all documentation in line with department policy.

• Placements

• Each rotation will have specific criteria which will be available to the post holder when selecting the rotation.
• The post holder should consider these as part of their job description during the period of the placement.

Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary services (where applicable) To follow procedures relating to good dispensing practice, and to maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. To be the Responsible Pharmacist. To comply with the formulary and dispensary policies. To dispense and check outpatients and inpatients scripts, including clinical trials and chemotherapy. To effectively clinically screen prescriptions and professionally resolve any problems or refer when appropriate. To effectively and efficiently counsel patients on the needs relating to their medicines. To deal with requests from members of staff and patients in a professional manner. To be aware of the overall dispensary workload, and by liaising with dispensary leads, to prioritise and effectively manage the workflow. To participate in dispensary audits and contribute to quality service assurance initiatives. To update dispensary protocols and standard operating procedures as required. Technical services (where applicable) To assist in the provision of a comprehensive preparative service to the Trust and external customers. This can include aseptic dispensing and manufacturing, TPN, CIVAS, clinical trial preparation, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and QC / QA activities, according to the service at the base hospital. The post holder may work in the following areas on a rotational basis depending on base hospital working arrangements and rotas: aseptic services; the oncology suites or satellites; general manufacturing services (sterile and non-sterile production); quality assurance and control departments. To ensure that activities undertaken within the units meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and that all work is documented according to these procedures. To undertake when required preparation of all products following adequate training. To be aware of and follow standard operating procedures at all times. To be aware of and follow all quality assurance procedures and make the section manager aware of any deficiencies. To undertake, where relevant, clinical screening of prescriptions and to provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of medicines prepared during the rotation. To undertake the final check of dispensed and batch prepared products after appropriate training. Ward based pharmacy services To participate in the medicines management programme / clinical pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented, patients own drug are reconciled, dispensing for discharge is facilitated, dispensing of medicines on the ward for patients to take home and communicate effectively with patients to improve adherence. To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff. To identify drug interactions, prioritise and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. To monitor patients responses to drug treatments for efficacy and toxicity, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. To identify errors on clerking including medication histories and allergies documentation, TTOs or on prescriptions initiated during the patients admission. Appropriately prioritise these and take best course of action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure patient safety. To identify deviations from guidelines, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff). To complete all documentation according to Trust and departmental policies. To work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues. To undertake clinical audit and drug use evaluations in the clinical areas assigned. To undertake peer review and workplace-based assessments to evaluate communication and decision-making skills, obtain feedback and amend practice where necessary. Out of hours pharmacy services To participate in the residency on-call pharmacists rota. To provide an out of hours pharmacy service to the base hospital(s), in accordance with local out of hours guidelines and policies. To participate in the 7-day service weekend and Bank holiday rotas of the base hospital. To undertake dispensing duties as required and to the appropriate standard. To answer medicines information and other queries as required. (This may include technical services if provided out of hours at the base site). To work within the limitations of one's own competence, referring more complex queries to appropriate pharmacists as required. To complete all documentation in line with department policy. Placements Each rotation will have specific criteria which will be available to the post holder when selecting the rotation. The post holder should consider these as part of their job description during the period of the placement.

Person Specification

Qualifcation

Essential

• Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration)
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) by August 2026
• Willingness to be or already enrolled on the UCL Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a dispensary / patient services environment
• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
• Experience of mentoring and supervising students, Trainee Pharmacists and / or Pharmacy Technicians
• Experience working within Medicines Information or Technical Services
• Contributes to the involvement of pharmacy services e.g audit, QI or service improvement

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Experience of working in a ward-based clinical environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine
• Able to work independently, when required
• Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Able to support the department's out of hours services
• Recognises limitations
• Committed to continuous professional development

Person Specification Qualifcation Essential Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration) Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) by August 2026 Willingness to be or already enrolled on the UCL Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) Desirable Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience) Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary / patient services environment Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services Experience of mentoring and supervising students, Trainee Pharmacists and / or Pharmacy Technicians Experience working within Medicines Information or Technical Services Contributes to the involvement of pharmacy services e.g audit, QI or service improvement Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy practice Experience of working in a ward-based clinical environment Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine Able to work independently, when required Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required Able to work under pressure Desirable Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems Personal Qualities Essential Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to support the department's out of hours services Recognises limitations Committed to continuous professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)