Senior Rotational Pharmacist – Patient Services
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW1 2BU |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7772864/309-UCLH-7407 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Patient Services team at UCLH. The successful candidate will rotate between the UCH inpatient dispensary, NHNN pharmacy service and homecare & procurement to deliver and develop the patient services. You will be supported to develop new operational and line management skills, within an engaged and supportive environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational skills and with a desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to our patients. This role is a great opportunity for a Band 6 pharmacist looking to move into a Band 7 position. Current Band 7 pharmacist looking to develop new skills that will help them progress into more senior roles should also consider the role.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist – Patient Services on the UCH main site to:
• Ensure the delivery and development of a high quality patient services care to inpatients.
• Lead on clinical incidents and complaints investigation related to medication incidents.
• Provide leadership and education and training to Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists, including practice supervision and management duties.
• Deliver operational support to the patient services team, including the creation and management of rota and authorisation of time sheets.
• To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist – Patient Services, including as manager of the on-call pharmacy service.
• 20% commitment for continued personal development in clinical pharmacy practice.
The post holder will be based across multiple UCLH hospital sites.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Patient Services team at UCLH. The successful candidate will rotate between the UCH inpatient dispensary, NHNN pharmacy service and homecare & procurement to deliver and develop the patient services. You will be supported to develop new operational and line management skills, within an engaged and supportive environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational skills and with a desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to our patients. This role is a great opportunity for a Band 6 pharmacist looking to move into a Band 7 position. Current Band 7 pharmacist looking to develop new skills that will help them progress into more senior roles should also consider the role.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist – Patient Services on the UCH main site to:
• Ensure the delivery and development of a high quality patient services care to inpatients.
• Lead on clinical incidents and complaints investigation related to medication incidents.
• Provide leadership and education and training to Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists, including practice supervision and management duties.
• Deliver operational support to the patient services team, including the creation and management of rota and authorisation of time sheets.
• To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist – Patient Services, including as manager of the on-call pharmacy service.
• 20% commitment for continued personal development in clinical pharmacy practice.
The post holder will be based across multiple UCLH hospital sites.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
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