Band 7 Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic pharmacists to support clinical pharmacy services across specialties. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, ensure efficient medication use, and participate in education programs. Ideal candidates should have or be close to completing FS1 training. This role offers flexible working hours, generous benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Apply before January 2, 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Career development training

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists with managerial and clinical aspirations.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy or related fields is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and consultant rounds.
• Line manage and support junior pharmacists and technicians.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient care enhancement

Cost-efficient medication use

Evidence-based decisions

Team collaboration

Education

Completion or near completion of FS1 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist. The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Surgery, ITU, Medicine and paediatrics/neonates with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.

There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
• Participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes
• Line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team
• Participate in ongoing education and training

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of a high quality 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

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.

Benefits and Working Life

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026