Job summary Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Band 7 Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. The post-holder will deliver and support the clinical pharmacy services predominantly to the Edgware Neuro Rehab Centre and Royal Free inpatient dispensaries. There will be an opportunity to work across the Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals covering a variety of areas of pharmacy where operationally required including Clinical Governance, Patient Services, Medicines Advisory, Clinical Services/ET, HIV, Cardiology, Renal, Hepatology/gastroenterology/nutrition, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Antimicrobials, Planned Investigation and Treatment Unit, formulary, Haematology/oncology and Commissioning with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations. The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following in line with the Trust World Class values: Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, and cost-efficient use of medicines Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team Main duties of the job We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2. The post-holder will contribute to the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines to optimise patient care. Responsibilities include: Delivery of a high quality, ward-based pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning. Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes. Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them. Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines. Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas. You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply. About us Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours. Working in one of the main speciality centres brings exciting opportunities to see a range of patients at different levels of complexities. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital. Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum (pro rata) plus London Weighting Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 391-RFL-6092970 Job locations Pharmacy Dept, Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) GPhC (GB) registration Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Desirable Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy Comprehensive Band 6 rotation Broad based clinical experience Evidence of clinical audit / practice research Experience of training Desirable Experience of managing others Skills and aptitudes Essential Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills, effective pharmaceutical skills Ability to manage time effectively Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels Ability to work alone and as part of a team Computer literate Good negotiation skills Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance Understanding of NHS national and local priorities Implements finding of clinical and practice based research Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall Accurate/meticulous Reliable with good attendance record Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) GPhC (GB) registration Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Desirable Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy Comprehensive Band 6 rotation Broad based clinical experience Evidence of clinical audit / practice research Experience of training Desirable Experience of managing others Skills and aptitudes Essential Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills, effective pharmaceutical skills Ability to manage time effectively Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels Ability to work alone and as part of a team Computer literate Good negotiation skills Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance Understanding of NHS national and local priorities Implements finding of clinical and practice based research Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall Accurate/meticulous Reliable with good attendance record 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Dept, Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)