Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated hospital pharmacist to join their innovative pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while providing excellent service to patients. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of practice. The position includes a structured training program and mentorship, supporting your growth in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.
• M Pharm or equivalent is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work in all sections of the pharmacy service, including dispensary and ward pharmacy.
• Contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services and promote high standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work methodically under pressure

Time management skills

Aseptic work skills

Education

M Pharm or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team? We would like to invite you to consider joining us in delivering our Pharmacy Vision of excellence. You will be working with our enthusiastic and dynamic team in providing the best clinical service for patients by working closely with other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced hospital pharmacist with good clinical skills and managerial skills with a working knowledge of the medicines optimisation agenda.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in all sections of the pharmacy service. This includes dispensary, ward/clinical pharmacy, education & training and technical services.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, trust policies and procedures.

A clinical commitment will be provided during all rotations. An internal structured training programme and mentorship scheme will support development of your clinical skills.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7166247

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work a part of a team or alone as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Ability to perform hands on aseptic work
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate CPD

Experience and knowledge Essential

• Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
• Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians and other health service staff
• Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
• Project management experience
• Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Computer Literate
• To have a good working knowledge on health and safety issues at work

Desirable

• Experience in line managing a member of staff
• Supervisory experience

Personal qualities Essential

• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
• Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays rostered
• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in development of others
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
• Enthusiasm
• Awareness of Equal opportunities

Trust Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work a part of a team or alone as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Ability to perform hands on aseptic work
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate CPD

Experience and knowledge Essential

• Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
• Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians and other health service staff
• Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
• Project management experience
• Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Computer Literate
• To have a good working knowledge on health and safety issues at work

Desirable

• Experience in line managing a member of staff
• Supervisory experience

Personal qualities Essential

• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
• Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays rostered
• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in development of others
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
• Enthusiasm
• Awareness of Equal opportunities

Trust Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)