Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7620997/391-RFL-7620997 |
Summary
The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.
The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Amyloidosis and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.
There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who are looking for the next challenge. You will have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
Responsibilities include:
· Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.
· Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
· Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.
· Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.
· Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.
Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.
You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.
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
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
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This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025