Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 to Band 7 Progression Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 394-SRCP-281025
Employer The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hillingdon Hospital Town Uxbridge Salary £44,485 - £60,651 per annum (incl. of HCAA) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2025 23:59
Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 6 to Band 7 Progression
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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).
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Job overview
Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will
* Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
* Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
* Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
* Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
* Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
* Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
* Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
* Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description
About the Pharmacy Department:
The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.
Working for our organisation
Benefits of working with us:
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) if you are new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days (plus bank holidays).
* Onsite nursery that welcomes all children, aged between six weeks to five years, including those with special needs. Opening times are 7:00 to 18:00. Staff discounted rates are offered on fees.
* Access to Trust health and wellbeing initiatives -- financial wellbeing, the Trust Wellbeing Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme. Trained Mental Health First Aiders available onsite.
* Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
* Occupational Health Department which promotes and protects the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the Trust.
* A variety of staff networks -- LGBTQ+ Network, Multicultural Network, Disability and Wellbeing Network, Nepalese Network, Women's Empowerment Network, Menopause Support Group.
* NHS Pension Scheme -- providing a range of benefits, including life insurance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specifications)
* MPharm or equivalent
* Registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Holds a post graduate certificate/diploma/MSC qualification in clinical pharmacy/pharmacy practice
* recent UK experience of pharmacy practice
* recent post registration experience of hospital pharmacy practice with balanced hospital pharmacy rotation
At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right skills and values to support our commitment to high-quality care.
Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in applications is monitored. Any misuse that results in an inaccurate representation of a candidate’s abilities may affect the outcome of the application. Applicants will be required to declare any use of AI prior to submitting their application.
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population. Please note that all candidates at risk in London and going through the NHS London Redeployment scheme are to be given priority as part of the recruitment process where their application meets the essential criteria for the role.
Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.
If you do not hear fromwithin 2 weeks of the closingdate please assume you are unsuccessful.
The Hillingdon Hospital will use the information provided primarily for the purposes of managing your employment within the Trust.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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