Band 8a Specialist Surgical Pharmacist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,156 - £71,148 per annum inclusive of UCAS ( pro rata ) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7356081/391-RFL-7356081 |
Summary
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
Provide advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period
Assist with medicines reconciliation within the surgical pre-assessment clinic
The postholder will also 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.
Potential candidates will have a background in clinical pharmacy with some experience surgery. They will ideally have an independent prescribing qualification (or working towards) and have some experience of working in clinics and/or managing own caseload. They will be confident working with a multidisciplinary team and be able to build a good rapport with patients attending the surgical pre-assessment clinic. They will have well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to deliver against key targets and objectives.
Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessary
Regular active participation in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines with these areas
Participation in pre-operative assessment clinics, taking an accurate medication history and providing advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period.
Contributing to evidence based prescribing guidelines
Effective control of drug expenditure
Education and training of HCP's within the specialist area
To act as a clinical role model, and support training and supervision of junior members of the pharmacy team
Development and implementation of clinical guidelines
Effective control of drug expenditure and management of processes regarding high-cost drugs
To participate in audits and practice research
To work with the clinical risk team to minimise the risk of medicines
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025