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Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist – Clinical and technical services PS
The post-holder is responsible for delivering and helping the Principal Pharmacists to develop a high quality pharmacy service across a variety of different specialities on a rotational basis, in accordance with objectives set by section leads. This will include providing clinical pharmacy services to cancer services, clinical nutrition and paediatric specialities, and managing the day-to-day running of aseptic services, including cytotoxic and centra intravenous additive services (CIVAS) and dispensary services for cancer patients.
The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital. Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do.
The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop clinical skills and obtain further exposure to technical services. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
The post holder will work approximately 9 months blocks in the following rotations:
Block A – Cancer services Clinical pharmacy
Block B – CIVAS with paediatric clinical pharmacy
Block C – Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Service and production
Block D – Cancer Serviced Clinical Pharmacy
BLOCK E - Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacy
You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.
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.
Person specification
Others
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on call and potential 7 day working
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Comprehensive Band 6 rotation, including Aseptic Services & Oncology/Haematology
- Broad based clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of training or managing others
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Computer literate
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, others and workload
Desirable
- Tutoring and teaching ability
- Evidence of clinical audit/practice research
- BOPA Passport – completion of any adult level 2 solid tumour or haematology modules
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self-motivated and hardworking
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
Desirable
- Good negotiation skills
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Master’s degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhC (GB) registration
- Currently undertaking post-graduate education e.g. clinical diploma, PTQA or having completed one of these
Desirable
- Registered supplementary or independent prescriber
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This advert is for Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist – Clinical and technical services with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Postholder will work one Saturday / Sunday in a 6 week period.. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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