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Rotational Specialist Pharmacist, Satellite Pharmacy Manager
The closing date is 09 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and hospital pharmacy experience. Previous experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Work in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in the maintenance and development of Clinical Pharmacy Services provided to patients, wards and departments throughout the satellite.
* Cross‑site rotations to other satellite dispensaries (North and South Divisions) as well as the main City Road site as needed.
* Support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in leading on medicines management and optimisation across the North Division.
* Support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing Clinical and Pharmacy Technical services across the Moorfields North Division, co‑ordinating operational deployment of staff.
* Provide local leadership and support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing the satellite pharmacy rapid discharge support service across the North Division.
* Be responsible for and initiate liaison with senior staff, Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants both internally and externally concerning medicine management issues.
About us
What’s in it for you?
At Moorfields, we invest in you – your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
* Competitive salary (including high‑cost area supplement)
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* 24/7 independent counselling support
* Career‑long learning and development opportunities
* Excellent transport connection
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
* 1 year pre‑registration training
* Mandatory CPD
* Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent experience
* Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc
* ECDL or equivalent
* MRPharmS
Experience
* 3+ years post‑registration experience (minimum 2+ years hospital experience)
* Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
* Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
* Experience of policy/procedure/guideline development
* Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
* Previous experience of mentoring & training
* Clinical audit experienceGood understanding of risk management
* Experience of working with surgical patients
* Ophthalmology experience
* Pre‑assessment clinic experience
* Experience of service development & project management
* Cost/expenditure reporting
* Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
* Experience liaising with CCGs and GPs
Knowledge
* Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
* Awareness of current issues within pharmacy
* Demonstrates good understanding of key NHS/government objectives and publications
* Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
* Good understanding of complex medicines use at ward level
* Surgical pharmacy experience and understanding
* Clinical ophthalmology
Skills / Abilities
* Excellent written and oral communication skills – able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
* Demonstrates ability to manage complex problems
* Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
* Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
* Time‑management skills
* Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
* Good influencing & negotiating skills
* Lecture and presentation skills
* Numerate
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.
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