Overview
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aClinical Pharmacist 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 in the surgical pre-assessment clinic, and be an integral member of the surgical pharmacy team, contributing to treatment protocols, guidelines and staff training.
Main duties
* Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessary
* Regular active participation in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines in the surgical areas
* Participation in pre-operative assessment clinics, taking an accurate medication history and providing advice on perioperative medicine use
* Contributing to evidence-based prescribing guidelines
* Effective control of drug expenditure
* Education and training of healthcare professionals within the specialist area
* Act as a clinical role model, supporting training and supervision of junior pharmacy staff
* Development and implementation of clinical guidelines
* Participation in audits and practice research
* Work with the clinical risk team to minimise medicines-related risk
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\'s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, we care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work that suits your lifestyle, including flexible hours and benefits. For more information please visit the trust website.
Details
* Date posted: 05 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum inclusive of UCAS (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 391-RFL-7356081
* Job locations: Royal Free, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specifications
Education and Professional Qualifications
* MPharm or equivalent
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Post-graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent
Desirable
* Advanced qualification in specialist area
* Registered supplementary or independent prescriber
* RPS faculty member
Experience
* Considerable experience in hospital pharmacy including specialist clinical pharmacist work with surgical patients
* Experience of managing change and leading service development
* Experience in managing and analysing drug expenditure
* Experience of writing/implementing clinical guidelines and government directives
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Evidence of clinical audit/drug evaluation/practice research and promotion of evidence-based practice
* Experience in staff appraisal and giving feedback
* Experience in delivering education and training
Skills and aptitudes
* Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Teaching, training and management abilities
* Ability to work under pressure, manage time and resources, and work both independently and as part of a team
* Ability to justify advice and communicate with patients, carers and staff at all levels
* Critical appraisal, clinical reasoning and judgement
* Ability to develop and implement clinical guidelines and best practices
* Understanding of clinical risk, governance and NHS priorities
* Computer literacy (word processing, email, internet; knowledge of spreadsheets and databases preferred)
Personal qualities
* Enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable with good attendance
* Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on-call
* Ability to take responsibility for own actions and act as a role model
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post may require UK visa sponsorship where applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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