Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Brent/Harrow Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Main duties of the job You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 3 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment. Interviews are planned for: TBC About us CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The Trust has a Medicines Information Service which runs both a medicines information enquiry line for staff and a patient telephone helpline. In the Trust's CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £58,544 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-C-HQ-0895 Job locations Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ Brent/Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings. Job description Job responsibilities You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings. Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Master's Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience. To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year. Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting. To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles. Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions. Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience training other healthcare professionals Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Ability to work independently and as part of a team Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Master's Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience. To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year. Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting. To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles. Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions. Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience training other healthcare professionals Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Ability to work independently and as part of a team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ Brent/Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)