Band 7 - Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking a proactive and ambitious Senior Dispensary Pharmacist to coordinate clinical screening and provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital pharmacy and the ability to train junior staff. This role offers flexible working arrangements and an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Ability to co-ordinate clinical screening of work.
• Capability to train staff and supervise junior pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service to in-patients and outpatients.
• Educate patients about their medicines.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Motivation

Ambition

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity has become available for a pharmacist with an interest in operational services or an experienced pharmacist seeking to work in a hospital pharmacy setting. We are looking for a proactive, motivated and ambitious Senior Dispensary Pharmacist to co-ordinate the clinical screening of work within the dispensary, working closely with the dispensary team to manage the daily workflow through the department.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• To provide a clinical pharmacy service to in-patients and outpatients.
• To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties on a ward.
• Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
• Educating patients about their medicines.
• Training of medical and nursing staff.
• Supervision and training of junior and foundation trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants.

Context and Opportunities

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

Working Arrangements

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

How to Apply and Support

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

Important notices

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025