Lead Pharmacist Rheumatology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team. The role involves leading rheumatology services, supporting biologics review clinics, and managing funding applications for high-cost medicines. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and excellent clinical practice knowledge. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and ample career development opportunities, set in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Experience in hospital Pharmacy, solid grounding in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior lead pharmacist to deliver a patient-focused pharmacy service.
• Support the biologics review clinic.
• Manage Homecare services and funding applications.

Skills

Good ability to organise and prioritise work

Good clinical practice knowledge

Good ability to use computer systems

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Tools

NHS databases

Excel

Word

Job description

Job summary

The Rheumatology service cares for over 5000 patients across 4 hospital sites, with over 2600 patients prescribed biologic therapy.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The team provides clinical pharmacy services across several specialties within the Specialist Medicine directorates. In this role, you will be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology services.

As the successful candidate you will support the Biologics Review Clinics to ensure all these patients are regularly reviewed & treatment tailored to their requirements. A good understanding of the high cost drugs process is required as you will be expected to monitor & manage funding applications for these medicines within Rheumatology.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to work closely with rheumatology specialists in a fast moving area of practice to optimise patients' treatment.

Main duties of the job

• As the successful candidate, you will work closely with the senior lead pharmacist and wider team to deliver and develop a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service. Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting prescribing in rheumatology
• Providing support to the biologics review clinic
• Managing Homecare services and funding applications for high-cost medicines in rheumatology
• Monitoring and processing Homecare prescriptions
• Developing pharmacist clinics in rheumatology
• Managing & developing a band 7 pharmacist (also 0.5WTE rheumatology)
• Developing and reviewing medicine pathways

You will also gain valuable experience in:

• Financial reporting (e.g. biosimilar savings, CIP schemes)
• Guideline development and review
• Formulary and interface work
• We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You should be confident working with a wide range of healthcare professionals and comfortable using various IT systems and databases

Essential requirements

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• A postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Interviews will be held on 15th January 2026.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1915

Job locations

Trust wide

London

W2 1NY

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience
• Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
• Related Post Graduate Qualification
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

SKILLS Essential

• Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
• Good ability to use computer systems including Excel, Word & NHS databases e.g. Blueteq

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
• Practical Clinical experience with broad knowledge of therapeutics
• Evidence of effective independent & multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of drug expenditure reporting Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
• Knowledge or experience of working with patients prescribed biologics in rheumatology, gastroenterology & dermatology
• Experience delivering CQUINs or other cost improvement schemes
• Previous experience in delivering training and education
• Experience of staff line management

Person Specification Education Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience
• Undertakes continuing professional development (CPD) and maintains a CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
• Related Post Graduate Qualification
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

SKILLS Essential

• Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Good clinical practice knowledge including the ability to analyse patient specific information to advise on management of medicines
• Good ability to use computer systems including Excel, Word & NHS databases e.g. Blueteq

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Appropriate post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
• Practical Clinical experience with broad knowledge of therapeutics
• Evidence of effective independent & multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of drug expenditure reporting Experience of managing funding applications for high cost drugs
• Knowledge or experience of working with patients prescribed biologics in rheumatology, gastroenterology & dermatology
• Experience delivering CQUINs or other cost improvement schemes
• Previous experience in delivering training and educationExperience of staff line management

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)