Job Description

A great opportunity has become available for a pharmacist with an interest in operational services or an experienced pharmacist seeking to work in a hospital pharmacy setting.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated and ambitious Senior Dispensary Pharmacist to co-ordinate the clinical screening of work within the dispensary, working closely with the dispensary team to manage the daily workflow through the department.
Main duties of the job
o To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.o To provide a clinical pharmacy service to in-patients and outpatients.o To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties on a ward.o Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.o Educating patients about their medicines.o Training of medical and nursing staff.o Supervision and training of junior and foundation trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
50,008 to 56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-IC-10627-A
Job locations
St Albans City Hospital
Waverley Rd
St Albans
AL3 5PN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• GPhC registration.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Independent Prescriber.

Knowledge:
Essential

• Good clinical practice knowledge.
• Can show appropriate applications of clinical knowledge and effective pharmaceutical care skills.
• Understanding of national and local pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.
• IT Literacy including word processing, e-mail and use of the internet.

Desirable

• A solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing).

Experience:
Essential

• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in providing clinical Pharmacy services.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients.

Desirable

• Significant post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Project management.
• Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
• Audit/research and development.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• GPhC registration.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Independent Prescriber.

Knowledge:
Essential

• Good clinical practice knowledge.
• Can show appropriate applications of clinical knowledge and effective pharmaceutical care skills.
• Understanding of national and local pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.
• IT Literacy including word processing, e-mail and use of the internet.

Desirable

• A solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing).

Experience:
Essential

• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in providing clinical Pharmacy services.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients.

Desirable

• Significant post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Project management.
• Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
• Audit/research and development.

Skills Required