Job overview
*Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*
Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will
- Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
- Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
- Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
- Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
- Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
- Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
- Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
- Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description
About the Pharmacy Department:
The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Both band 6 and band 7 Job Description and Person Specification have been provided for information.
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
Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specifications)
Essential
- Education and Qualifications
- Experience
- Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications
- Experience
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This advert is for Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to Band 7 Progression with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Hillingdon Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £62,652 per annum (incl. of HCAA). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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