Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for a band 7 pharmacist to join our rotational development programme. You will join a friendly team of pharmacists providing a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust, serving the expanding and diverse population of Barking, Havering and Redbridge. The pharmacy department is an integral part of the clinical team and overall Trust strategy. The band 7 training programme has excellent opportunities for you to experience a broad range of specialties and to develop both personally and professionally under the guidance of an allocated practice tutor and our experienced pharmacy team. You will rotate through placements, which will include our outpatient dispensary, medical and surgical wards and our satellite HIV pharmacy. You must be a registered pharmacist with good team working and organisational skills, experience of training/supervision of others and the ability to organise and support a busy workload and staff. Some experience of working in a UK hospital is essential. If you are interested and would like further details, contact Melanie Sharp, Clinical Pharmacist, Anaesthetics and Critical Care at melanie.sharp8nhs.net, 01708 435 000 ext. 6308 Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for assisting the pharmacy department in providing a comprehensive, patient orientated pharmacy services at ward level throughout Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). He/she will work closely with senior colleagues and clinical technicians to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient service. Additionally, the post holder will be required to support with some directorate work and developing the clinical pharmacy service. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care. Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year. The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6827-AV-A Job locations Queen's Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential MPharm or BSc/Bpharm (prior to 2001). Desirable Prescriber Qualification Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent qualification) Experience/ Knowledge Essential Proven hospital pharmacy experience post registration. Experience of Medicines Information. Desirable Education and training. Use of information technology. Skills/ Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively with senior medical staff and healthcare professionals. Ability to influence prescribing. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential MPharm or BSc/Bpharm (prior to 2001). Desirable Prescriber Qualification Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent qualification) Experience/ Knowledge Essential Proven hospital pharmacy experience post registration. Experience of Medicines Information. Desirable Education and training. Use of information technology. Skills/ Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively with senior medical staff and healthcare professionals. Ability to influence prescribing. 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. Employer details Employer name Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Queen's Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)