Resident Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust is seeking motivated band 6 pharmacists for a full-time position in London. The role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills in medicines optimization while working across various specialties including oncology and cardiology. Applicants must have a Master's degree in pharmacy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, with further opportunities for personal development and postgraduate education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a pharmacy is essential.
• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe, evidence-based prescribing and optimization services.
• Support the 24-hour pharmacy service and engage with the healthcare team.
• Provide education and training for undergraduate healthcare professionals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good interpersonal skills

Capacity to work effectively under pressure

Logical approach to problem solving

Experience of handling conflict effectively

Education

Master's Degree (M.Pharm)

Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking motivated band 6 pharmacists to join our team of residents at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This rotational post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to develop and use their medicines optimisation knowledge and skills to enhance the patient experience and improve flow across the Trust. Rotations are available in haematology and oncology; paediatrics; surgery and neurology; general, acute and specialist medicine; cardiology and cardiac surgery; technical services; medicines information and formulary; patient services; Queen Mary's Hospital.

The Pharmacy service is highly regarded in the Trust and has over 200 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and further postgraduate education. We support the development of independent pharmacist prescribers as a new model of care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:

• Be a role model and actively promote safe, evidence based prescribingo Support and promote medicines optimisation services in your designated specialty
• Support the 24 hour pharmacy service that is provided at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Engage with the wider healthcare team to ensure patients are discharged in a timely and safe manner
• Provide education and training for undergraduate healthcare professionalso Be actively involved in audit and research
• Deliver metrics that demonstrate the benefit of this role in providing pharmaceutical services to patients

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and reliable with good interpersonal skills. You must possess a Master's degree in pharmacy.

This position may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South-West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including workforce, key functions such as medication safety, education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner) + EDC payment

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7120134-HS-Z

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification Skills Essential

• Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of handling conflict effectively.

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC computer systems and electronic prescribing systems.
• Experience of management and/or leadership.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy.

Desirable

• Previous experience of hospital pharmacy, e.g. Foundation training year 6-12 months.
• Experience in a busy dispensary providing a wide range of services.

Qualifications and Training Essential

• Masters Degree (M.Pharm)
• Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Knowledge Essential

• Good basic pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical reference material.
• Knowledge of common medications, doses, side effects and interactions.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy processes.

Person Specification Skills Essential

• Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of handling conflict effectively.

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC computer systems and electronic prescribing systems.
• Experience of management and/or leadership.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy.

Desirable

• Previous experience of hospital pharmacy, e.g. Foundation training year 6-12 months.
• Experience in a busy dispensary providing a wide range of services.

Qualifications and Training Essential

• Masters Degree (M.Pharm)
• Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Knowledge Essential

• Good basic pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical reference material.
• Knowledge of common medications, doses, side effects and interactions.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy processes.

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.

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.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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