Foundation Pharmacist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a Foundation Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Team. The successful candidate will provide a patient-centered clinical pharmacy service. This full-time position requires a license to practice in the UK and at least 2 years of experience in a pharmacy setting. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are included.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a general pharmacy setting.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting or hospital pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and patient-centered clinical pharmacy service.
• Facilitate safe and optimal medication usage.
• Participate in bank holiday and weekend hours.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication management

Evidence-based medicine

Education

Licence to practise as a pharmacist in the UK

Full CME training for FRCPh exam

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Foundation Pharmacist with on call to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Clinic. This opportunity is based at our 20 Devonshire Place, London, site where the successful candidate will get to join our expanding multidisciplinary Pharmacy team.

Job Summary

To provide a comprehensive and patient‑centered clinical pharmacy service across a range of medical and surgical specialties.

Job Type: Full Time, Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday‑Saturday)

Location: The London Clinic Main Hospital 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW.

Salary: Band 6

Benefits package:

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and patient centered clinical pharmacy service across a range of medical and surgical specialties.
• Provide dispensary services and undertake training rotations to develop skills, alongside the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma.
• Participate in bank holiday, late evening and weekend hours; and also provide a non‑residential on‑call pharmacy service to The London Clinic.
• Facilitate safe and optimal medication usage.
• Provide assimilated and evidence‑based medicines information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Undertake a Pharmacy Clinical Diploma.
• Undertake further duties as outlined in the attached job description.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Licence to practise as a pharmacist in the UK (or equivalent).
• Full CME training to sit the FRCPh clinical pharmacy exam.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a general pharmacy setting.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting or in hospital pharmacy desirable.

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.