Job overview
The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.
This role is based at Barnet (BA) and Chase Farm (CFH) Hospitals covering a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services and E+T, with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.
There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties such as Critical Care, Paediatrics, Care of the Elderly, Acute Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory and Mental Health.
You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Department is a busy but friendly, progressive and expanding unit, which is dedicated to providing World Class standards of pharmaceutical care to all of our patients. Pharmacy Services incorporate the use of robotic automation and other cutting edge technologies. We practice near patient dispensing throughout the majority of the hospital and have transcribers, independent prescribers and accuracy checking technicians within our highly skilled clinical teams.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking pharmacist to join our Clinical Pharmacy team. The post holder will be expected to promote the safe, cost effective and rational use of drug therapy to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to all of our patients, their families and carers. They will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support and improve patient flow by participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds, review of complex medication regimens, drug history taking, drug interaction monitoring, efficient drug supply and discharge planning.
They will also supply regular and detailed information and assistance to the Division in relation to clinical and financial aspects of drug prescribing and use.
Specialist rotations include Critical Care, Paediatrics, and Acute Admissions, Care of the Elderly, General Medicine, Surgery, Patient, Cardiology, Respiratory and Clinical Services.
This is a full time post, with evening, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call duties pro rata.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
- Broad based clinical experience
- Evidence of clinical audit \ practice research
- Experience of training
Desirable
- Experience of managing others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic, well motivated, hardworking
- Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall
- Reliable with good attendance record
Skill and Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills Effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
- Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
- Implements findings of pharmacy practice research
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhc (GB) registration
- Successfully completed postgraduate at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
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This advert is for Band 6/7 Progressional Pharmacist with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Chase Farm/Barnet Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term: 12 months). The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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