Bank Principal Pharmacist, In Patient Services - Band 8a
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34.10 - £54.56 Band 8a basic rate is above |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7884701/343-7884701-AHP-DNM |
Summary
A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
To participate in and develop out dispensing services Trustwide, to meet the needs of the users of the service and the required standards of professional and legislative practice.
To provide the professional support and management of the pharmacy out patient team.
To oversee the pharmacy management of all clinical trials Trustwide.
Main Responsibilities
1. To work closely with, and deputise for, theDeputy Chief Pharmacist, Operational and Patient Services(DCP) in their absence.
2. To work closely with other senior pharmacy staff sharing good practice and providing out-patient dispensary cover and advice during senior out-patient team absences.
3. To work on both sites.
4. To participate in, manage and develop in-patient dispensing services across the Trust in line with the pharmacy and Trust strategy.
5. To have responsibility for the approval of leave to ensure sufficient staffing to maintain all pharmacy services, referring to the DCP for support and advice as required.
6. To manage the on-call (out of hours) pharmacy service.
7. To provide training for all current and potential on-call pharmacists compiling, and regularly reviewing, training programmes and resources to ensure a consistent, high quality service.
8. To review current practices for on-call and the out of hours provision of medicines and pharmaceutical advice, investigate and use novel approaches, including technology as appropriate, to improve the service.
9. To manage the on-call rota, taking the main responsibility for covering planned and unplanned absences, for succession planning and for regular review of the calls received and the service provided, liaising with stores and distribution to regularly review contents of emergency drug cupboards.
10. To chair regular meetings of the on-call team to highlight and address any training or quality issues.
11. To undertake appraisal of pharmacy staff as required and ensure that appraisals for the in-patient team take place at the appropriate times and to the desired standard.
For more information, please read the attached job description.
• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Ø Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
Ø Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs.
Ø Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
Ø Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
Ø Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Ø Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
Ø Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
Ø Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
Ø Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
Ø Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
For more information, please read the attached job description.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Jul 2026
To participate in and develop out dispensing services Trustwide, to meet the needs of the users of the service and the required standards of professional and legislative practice.
To provide the professional support and management of the pharmacy out patient team.
To oversee the pharmacy management of all clinical trials Trustwide.
Main Responsibilities
1. To work closely with, and deputise for, theDeputy Chief Pharmacist, Operational and Patient Services(DCP) in their absence.
2. To work closely with other senior pharmacy staff sharing good practice and providing out-patient dispensary cover and advice during senior out-patient team absences.
3. To work on both sites.
4. To participate in, manage and develop in-patient dispensing services across the Trust in line with the pharmacy and Trust strategy.
5. To have responsibility for the approval of leave to ensure sufficient staffing to maintain all pharmacy services, referring to the DCP for support and advice as required.
6. To manage the on-call (out of hours) pharmacy service.
7. To provide training for all current and potential on-call pharmacists compiling, and regularly reviewing, training programmes and resources to ensure a consistent, high quality service.
8. To review current practices for on-call and the out of hours provision of medicines and pharmaceutical advice, investigate and use novel approaches, including technology as appropriate, to improve the service.
9. To manage the on-call rota, taking the main responsibility for covering planned and unplanned absences, for succession planning and for regular review of the calls received and the service provided, liaising with stores and distribution to regularly review contents of emergency drug cupboards.
10. To chair regular meetings of the on-call team to highlight and address any training or quality issues.
11. To undertake appraisal of pharmacy staff as required and ensure that appraisals for the in-patient team take place at the appropriate times and to the desired standard.
For more information, please read the attached job description.
• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Ø Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
Ø Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs.
Ø Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
Ø Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
Ø Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Ø Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
Ø Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
Ø Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
Ø Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
Ø Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
For more information, please read the attached job description.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Jul 2026