Rotational Clinical Services Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join a leading team in providing quality Pharmacy services. The role involves various rotations and responsibilities in clinical Pharmacy across different sites, ensuring patient care and compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with various opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

NHS Pension Scheme

Free independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Access to various attractive benefits and discounts

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Recent Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy desirable.
• Good knowledge of clinical Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical Pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
• Lead dispensary services for outpatients and day care.
• Ensure compliance with Medicines Act and monitor prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy degree, MPharm or equivalent

Registered with GPhC

1 year pre-registration training

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as Clinical Pharmacy services including Outpatient, Daycare, Medicines Information, and Paediatric Patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC). The Pharmacist will also complete rotations within the Moorfields North and South networks at the following sites: Ealing, Northwick Park, St Ann's, Stratford, St. George's and Croydon satellite pharmacies.The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.We welcome applicants from newly qualified Pharmacists and those with a previous experience in Community Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of a patient-focused clinical Pharmacy service to wards and departments throughout the Trust and its network sites.To provide a Clinical Pharmacy and Dispensing service for patients in the Outpatient and Daycare settings including clinical areas where private practice is undertaken, and in the Paediatric Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC) as well as a rotation within the Moorfields network site satellite pharmacies.To assist in the provision of the specialist Ophthalmic Medicines Information Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.To assist in the provision of education and training within the Pharmacy department.The post holder will be expected to participate in the department's structured band 6 training programme.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:o Salary including High-Cost Area Supplemento Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Schemeo Free 24/7 independent counselling serviceo Learning and development opportunitieso Easy and quick transport linkso A range of attractive benefits and discountso Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillso Flexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7269469

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as responsible Pharmacist and professional lead in dispensary services (outpatients and day care). Ensure safety and security of staff and drugs within the Pharmacy department. Ensure compliance with current legislation under the Medicines Act for dispensing, supply and sale of medicines. Monitor for fraudulent prescriptions and ensure that prescription charges are taken, where appropriate. Manage and prioritise workload within the dispensary. Assist in organisation of the rotas within the department. Perform clinical checks on prescriptions. Ensure that medicines are prescribed in accordance with the Trust formulary. Ensure that relevant patient monitoring is undertaken where required for certain drugs, e.g., immunosuppressant drugs. Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medicines. Dispense prescriptions when necessary. Counsel patients on appropriate use of their medicines provide advice on drug doses, possible side effects and how to obtain further supplies, if required. Deal with complaints from patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Ensure accurate record keeping, e.g. for Controlled Drugs and Named Patient drugs. Be responsible for regular Controlled Drug checks and ensure that the storage and record keeping standards for all drugs are adhered to at all times. Report medication incidents and Pharmacy interventions on the Trust incident reporting system. Collect money for prescriptions (where applicable) and invoices and reconcile the cash register money collection at the end of the day. To generate invoices and manage invoice queries for private outpatient and/or discharge prescriptions using the Compucare system. Communicate with primary care colleagues, e.g. GPs and community Pharmacists regarding queries and continuation supply.

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as responsible Pharmacist and professional lead in dispensary services (outpatients and day care). Ensure safety and security of staff and drugs within the Pharmacy department. Ensure compliance with current legislation under the Medicines Act for dispensing, supply and sale of medicines. Monitor for fraudulent prescriptions and ensure that prescription charges are taken, where appropriate. Manage and prioritise workload within the dispensary. Assist in organisation of the rotas within the department. Perform clinical checks on prescriptions. Ensure that medicines are prescribed in accordance with the Trust formulary. Ensure that relevant patient monitoring is undertaken where required for certain drugs, e.g., immunosuppressant drugs. Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medicines. Dispense prescriptions when necessary. Counsel patients on appropriate use of their medicines provide advice on drug doses, possible side effects and how to obtain further supplies, if required. Deal with complaints from patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Ensure accurate record keeping, e.g. for Controlled Drugs and Named Patient drugs. Be responsible for regular Controlled Drug checks and ensure that the storage and record keeping standards for all drugs are adhered to at all times. Report medication incidents and Pharmacy interventions on the Trust incident reporting system. Collect money for prescriptions (where applicable) and invoices and reconcile the cash register money collection at the end of the day. To generate invoices and manage invoice queries for private outpatient and/or discharge prescriptions using the Compucare system. Communicate with primary care colleagues, e.g. GPs and community Pharmacists regarding queries and continuation supply.

Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential

• Pharmacy degree, MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC
• 1 year pre-registration training

Desirable

• Certificate/diploma in pharmacy practice
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience Essential

• Recent Pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy
• Experience working in the field of ophthalmology
• Experience in Medicines Information

Knowledge Essential

• Good knowledge of clinical Pharmacy, to advise on drug dosages and treatment selection
• Good clinical skills to analyse drug charts and prescriptions

Skills Essential

• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• IT and keyboard skills
• Excellent calculation skills and pays attention to detail

Personal qualities Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated team player
• Friendly, polite and approachable
• Assertive and remains calm under pressure
• Proactive approach
• Communicates confidently and effectively
• Can handle conflict and other difficult situations effectively
• Flexible to working weekends, bank holidays and evening shifts, as required

Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential

• Pharmacy degree, MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC
• 1 year pre-registration training

Desirable

• Certificate/diploma in pharmacy practice
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience Essential

• Recent Pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy
• Experience working in the field of ophthalmology
• Experience in Medicines Information

Knowledge Essential

• Good knowledge of clinical Pharmacy, to advise on drug dosages and treatment selection
• Good clinical skills to analyse drug charts and prescriptions

Skills Essential

• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• IT and keyboard skills
• Excellent calculation skills and pays attention to detail

Personal qualities Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated team player
• Friendly, polite and approachable
• Assertive and remains calm under pressure
• Proactive approach
• Communicates confidently and effectively
• Can handle conflict and other difficult situations effectively
• Flexible to working weekends, bank holidays and evening shifts, as required

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)