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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a motivated clinical pharmacist to support pharmacy services across various specialties. The role involves ensuring safe medicine use, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Opportunities for training and managerial skill development are available. Candidates should be qualified or near completion of their FS1 qualification. Competitive benefits and flexible hours offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Advanced training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed pharmacist eager to take on a new challenge.
• Willing to develop managerial and clinical skills.
• Training provided in rotations to meet FS2 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.
• Deliver a high-quality pharmacy service.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Clinical skills

Managerial skills

Education

Qualified or nearly completed 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 is in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist. At the Royal Free hospital, the post holder will cover a variety of areas including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Amyloidosis and HIV, with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and enabling progression towards a more senior role. Opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties depend on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug use, and audits. Clinical commitment is expected during all rotations.

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.
• Carry out the role in line with the Trust World Class values at all times.

What we're looking for

• A motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist seeking the next challenge.
• Qualified or nearly completed FS1 (or equivalent) and wishing to develop managerial and clinical skills.
• Training and support will be provided in all rotations to meet the requirements for FS2.

Responsibilities include

• Delivery of a high-quality pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicines 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 risks of medicines use within the specialties and assisting in implementing strategies to minimise them.
• Ensuring 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 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 the employer

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach that supports flexible hours, generous benefits and advanced training to help you progress.