Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the pharmacy clinical services team. This fantastic opportunity is for those who have a passion for advancing our clinical pharmacy services.
With the support of the lead pharmacist, the successful candidate will lead initiatives to optimise patient care in the trust. This position represents a significant opportunity for professional growth and impact within our team.
Main duties of the job
- To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate general clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives and priorities agreed between the post holder, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Services Manager in order to ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of medicines.
- To be a valued member of the clinical pharmacy team, work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams to provide a consistently highly specialist pharmaceutical service to patients on acutewards.
- To provide a consistently highly pharmaceutical service for patients within a range of areas within the acute hospital wherever needed.
- To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the department and wider teams to ensure optimal medicines usage and value for money.
- To provide a framework for the safe, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within the Trust, by developing procedures, policies and guidelines, and participating in clinical audit.
- To participate in multidisciplinary ward-based education and training of junior doctors, pharmacists and nursing staff.
- To provide daily ward visits to acute wards as well inputting on appropriate guidelines and attend MDT ward rounds.
- To provide regular support to the dispensary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Application form
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Relevant hospital experience
Desirable
- MSC
- Previous publications in national journals
- Independent Prescriber
- Previous experience as a tutor or mentor
interview proforma
Essential
- Wide range of ward pharmacy experience
- Training, mentorship, supervision of staff
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage workload
- Evidence of time management skills
Desirable
- Management of people, systems and change
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Services Pharmacist with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent: n/a. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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