clinical pharmacist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Romford is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Acute and Emergency Care. The role involves leading the pharmacy service in key clinical areas, managing the pharmacy team, and developing relevant policies. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract that welcomes part-time and flexible working options, ensuring a supportive environment for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Pharmacy service to Acute and Emergency Care.
• Lead and manage the Acute and Emergency Care pharmacy team.
• Lead the development of policy, guidelines, and protocols.

Job description

Lead Pharmacist – Acute and Emergency Care

The pharmacy department at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has undergone a restructure with the creation of new lead pharmacist posts aligned to each Clinical Group within the Trust. The Trust is undergoing a significant period of change with digital transformation and implementation of EPMA across the Trust, including Emergency and Acute Care areas, in 2025.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Pharmacy service to Acute and Emergency Care, including responsibility for the Emergency Departments and the Acute Assessment wards cross-site.
• Lead and manage the Acute and Emergency Care pharmacy team.
• Lead the development of policy, guidelines and protocols within Acute and Emergency Care.
• Contribute to the management of the drugs budget for Acute and Emergency Care and the implementation of any drug savings.

Contract

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, adjusted to allow time for advertising, hiring and pre‑employment checks. The contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

People and culture

We welcome part‑time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. The Trust holds two corporate welcome events each month and you will start on one of these days to provide a seamless introduction to our Trust.

Safeguarding and diversity

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and from people wishing to job‑share. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Location

Our major sites are King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, each less than 30 minutes from Central London.