Band 8a Specialist Surgical Pharmacist
Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (will include late duties and weekends). Job ref 391-RFL-7356081.
Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Royal Free, London. Salary: £64,156 - £71,148 per annum inclusive of UCAS (pro rata). Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 18/09/2025 23:59.
About the Trust
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an opportunity to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research, and to measure progress against five objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, safety and meeting external duties, and building a strong organisation. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Role purpose and scope
An exciting opportunity has been developed within our surgical pharmacy team to lead the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to surgical pre-assessment, Day Surgery Unit and in-patient surgical wards. The post holder will:
* Provide advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period.
* Assist with medicines reconciliation within the surgical pre-assessment clinic.
* Be an integral member of the surgical pharmacy team, providing a clinical pharmacy service to a surgical ward, contributing to treatment protocols and guidelines, and training and education of staff.
Candidates will have a background in clinical pharmacy with some experience in surgery. They will ideally have an independent prescribing qualification (or be working towards it) and have experience of working in clinics and/or managing their own caseload. They should be confident working with a multidisciplinary team and capable of building rapport with patients attending the surgical pre-assessment clinic. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver against key targets and objectives are essential.
Main duties of the job
* Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessary.
* Participate in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines.
* Participate in pre-operative assessment clinics, taking accurate medication histories and advising on perioperative medicines.
* Contribute to evidence-based prescribing guidelines and education/training of healthcare professionals within the specialist area.
* Manage drug expenditure and high-cost drug processes; develop and implement clinical guidelines; participate in audits and practice research.
* Support training and supervision of junior pharmacy staff and act as a clinical role model.
* Work with the clinical risk team to minimise medicines-related risk.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts. Our size offers career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work-life balance, including flexible hours and benefits. For more information please follow link: Royal Free London jobs.
Person specification
Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education and Professional Qualifications
* MPharm or equivalent.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent.
* Advanced qualification in specialist area.
* Registered supplementary or independent prescriber.
* RPS faculty member.'
Experience
* Considerable hospital pharmacy experience including specialist clinical pharmacist work and experience with surgical patients.
* Experience of managing change, service development, and drug expenditure analysis.
* Experience in writing/implementing clinical guidelines and government directives; multidisciplinary collaboration.
* Evidence of clinical audit, drug evaluation or practice research; training/education delivery.
* Experience in staff appraisal and feedback.
Skills and attributes
* Good written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal and teaching skills.
* Ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities and handle unpredictable/acute demands.
* Ability to justify advice and communicate with patients, carers and staff at all levels.
* Time, people and resource management to deliver timely outcomes; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* High accuracy under pressure and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment; initiative and problem solving; risk awareness.
* Commitment to best practice and continuous professional development.
* Computer literacy (word processing, email, internet); spreadsheet/database skills preferred.
Personal qualities and other information
* Enthusiastic, motivated, flexible (weekends, bank holidays, late duties, on call).
* Vaccination information as per policy; commitment to equal opportunities.
Important notices: The following items provide essential information for applicants and pre-employment checks, including visa requirements and identity verification processes. See job posting for details.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note: postings may close early if a high number of applications are received. Shortlisting is based on evidence against the person specification. Interview arrangements will be communicated by email. Accommodations information and other pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work) apply as appropriate.
Application notes
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time. If offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, identity and right to work will be verified remotely where possible.
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