Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team, as the Senior/ Principal Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department Team. The post will suit individuals who would thrive in working autonomously and collaboratively as a strong team player.
As the Senior/Principal Pharmacist for Emergency Medicine you will provide leadership and clinical expertise, supporting the work of the Emergency Department. You will be a core member of the MDT, ensuring safe and effective medicines management and medicines optimisation. You will oversee the implementation of service improvements, review of medicines expenditure, as well as clinical governance and medicines safety within the Medicine division. You will work directly with patients and carers to understand their needs, and support adherence to medication regimens
You will need good interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to organise and prioritise your work. We will provide appropriate training to aid your personal and professional development.
We have one post available:
Primarily based at Epsom Hospital
If this role interests you, please read the job description, call us to discuss and apply!
Main duties of the job
- To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department (ED) in conjunction with other clinical and pharmacy staff as appropriate
- To provide day to day clinical advice and support to the Emergency Medicine clinical team in the Medicines division promoting evidence-based, cost-effective use of medicines
- To promote safe, responsible, cost effective prescribing and usage of medicines, in line with the formulary, to optimise clinical outcomes and minimise adverse reactions and errors
- To lead and manage other pharmacy staff working in the Emergency Medicine team to ensure service delivery to agreed standards in line with business planning requirements
- To liaise with appropriate MDT colleagues to ensure the implementation of National/Local guidelines related to medicines use in the emergency medicine setting to optimise patient care and promote best practice
- To work with senior pharmacy leadership team to monitor and evaluate medicines expenditure in the Emergency Department, identifying and putting plans in place to address cost pressures and Cost Improvement Plans
Occasional cross-site work will be required to meet service needs and may include covering for leave and working weekends/bank holidays.
You will participate in late duty, Bank Holiday and weekend rotas and be part of a seven day service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing skills
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of managing and adapting service
- In-depth understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement projects
- In-depth understanding of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration acute hospital experience
- Demonstrate evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate evidence and experience of supervising, training and developing other staff members
- Understanding of current national standards/guidelines in emergency medicines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cerner Millennium and CMM
- Procedure and guidelines writing
- Demonstrate a whole system patient focused approach to work
- Audit and staff appraisal experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Pharmacy Degree – MPharm
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- Independent prescriber
- Leadership / management qualifcation
- Member of RPS
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This advert is for Principal Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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