Band 8a Medicine Clinical Pharmacist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Romford is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to lead cardiology and respiratory services. You will provide expert clinical input, ensure safe pharmaceutical care, and drive service development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have independent prescribing skills and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This role offers an opportunity to shape clinical practice within an integrated care framework.

Qualifications

• Expert clinical input in cardiology and respiratory.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care.
• Experience driving service development and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacist for cardiology and respiratory services.
• Deliver safe, evidence‑based pharmaceutical care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.

Skills

Clinical input

Evidence-based care

Service development

Team collaboration

Independent prescribing

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology & Respiratory

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to lead our cardiology and respiratory services. This pivotal role within the Specialist Medicine team offers the chance to shape clinical practice, drive service innovation, and improve patient outcomes across Queen’s and King George Hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacist for cardiology and respiratory, providing expert clinical input.
• Deliver safe, evidence‑based pharmaceutical care.
• Drive service development and clinical governance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Prescribe independently where qualified.
• Mentor junior pharmacists and support training.
• Deputise for Lead Pharmacist for Medicine.
• Lead on CQUIN/QCIP programmes and audits.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing and developing comprehensive, patient‑oriented pharmacy services at ward and outpatient levels throughout BHRUT, working closely with senior colleagues and clinical technicians to ensure an integrated and efficient service.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and from people wishing to job‑share, with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.