Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Post graduate experience in hospital pharmacy.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking, and one stop dispensing
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of supervising and training staff.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working on general medical wards, stroke and elderly care wards
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of drug therapy review, audit projects, evaluation of clinical studies and formulation of guidelines and protocols
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of providing medicines information
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in an out of hours service
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Good organisation and time-management skills
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Clinical pharmacy skills at Diploma level.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Professional manner
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Ability to work independently and in a team as necessary
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Good time management skills and the ability to work to agreed deadlines.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Ability to demonstrate how Trust and personal values are applied to working practice
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Good knowledge of pharmacy practice.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Good working knowledge of National Policy and guidelines (incl NICE guidance) applicable to the different specialties.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Demonstrates a working knowledge risk management
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Pharmacy Degree MRPharmS
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must be Registered with GPhC
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of commitment to CPD and maintains an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Accredited tutor for certificate in clinical pharmacy practice / diploma course
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience with JAC computer system
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of conducting / being involved with quality improvement
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in Paediatrics and / or with high cost drug
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Managerial and leadership ability.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Familiarity with word- processing, powerpoint and spreadsheet software.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of current Medicines Management issues.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Non –medical prescriber
Job overview
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Fixed term
Band 7 (Fixed term + EDC)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across a number of clinical areas (for example, acute and specialist medicine, surgery and critical care, antimicrobials and medicines information).
Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.
We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis. They will deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in the delivery of the directorate responsibilities and duties and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to a cohort of patients in accordance with Trust policies. They will support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation. They will deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives set by their section lead. Each rotation has been designed to develop clinical, specialist and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well-rounded and capable pharmacist.
Rotations may include:
- Acute and General Medicine (incl. AMU, ED, Cardiology,, Gastroenterology, Renal and Endocrine,)
- Surgery and Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases / OPAT
- Medicines Information
- Aseptic Services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **
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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.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Fixed term with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term post). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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