Job summary
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic pharmacist to help lead, deliver and develop inpatient pharmacy services to the surgery wards at Northwick Park hospital.
Senior Specialist Pharmacist for Surgery
This is a part-time post. The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call (back up), weekend, bank holiday and late-night duty rotas.
Main duties of the job
Key duties include:
Manage, provide and develop a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to the Surgical Directorate wards and clinical areas, in accordance with Trust policies.
Have oversight of the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy assistants providing the Pharmacy services to the Surgical directorate.
To act as a lead for the training and development of the rotational band 6 and 7 pharmacists during their Surgery rotations.
To be a practice tutor and educational facilitator to pharmacists taking the JPB postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
To assist in the training, development and supervision of ward-based Pharmacy technicians and assistants
To work as an independent prescriber, or work towards gaining the relevant qualification, in accordance with a defined scope of practice agreed by the NMP Group
To help with multidisciplinary training to nurses, doctors and other Healthcare professionals
Plan, organise and conduct audit within both the pharmacy department and the Surgical directorate.
Participate in the provision of general pharmacy services such as dispensing for discharge, weekends, public holidays, late duty and on-call duties
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
36 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
337-NP-8888KS
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
London
HA1 3UJ
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Essential
* GPhC registered
oPostgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent Essential
* oPostgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
* oPost-graduate MSc in relevant subject.
* oLeadership course
Knowledge and experience Essential
* oSignificant broad based post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
* oAdvanced pharmaceutical knowledge of post surgical care
* Experience training staff
Education and Training Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Essential
* GPhC registered
oPostgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent Essential
* oPostgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
* oPost-graduate MSc in relevant subject.
* oLeadership course
Knowledge and experience Essential
* oSignificant broad based post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
* oAdvanced pharmaceutical knowledge of post surgical care
* Experience training staff
Education and Training Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
London
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
London
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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