Job Description

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 periodAssist 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.
Main duties of the job
Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessaryRegular active participation in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines with these areasParticipation 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 guidelinesEffective control of drug expenditureEducation and training of HCP's within the specialist areaTo act as a clinical role model, and support training and supervision of junior members of the pharmacy teamDevelopment and implementation of clinical guidelinesEffective control of drug expenditure and management of processes regarding high-cost drugsTo participate in audits and practice researchTo work with the clinical risk team to minimise the risk of medicines
About us
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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year per annum inclusive of UCAS ( pro rata )
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7356081
Job locations
Royal Free
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced qualification in specialist area
• Registered supplementary or independent prescriber.
• RPS faculty member

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience working in hospital pharmacy which includes experience as a specialist clinical pharmacist and some exposure to working with surgical patients
• Experience of managing change and leading service development
• Experience of managing and analysing drug expenditure
• Experience of writing / implementing clinical guidelines and government directives
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of clinical audit/drug evaluation/practice research and the promotion of evidence based practice
• Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
• Experience in delivering education and training.

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good teaching and training skills
• Good management skills
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to communicate with patients/carers and staff of all levels
• Ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver timely outcomes
• Ability to work alone and a part of a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to integrate in a multidisciplinary forum
• Ability to manage difficult and ambiguous situations
• Ability to motivate and act as a role mode
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to identify and implement best practice
• Ability to identify and manage risk
• Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical care skills
• Undertakes own research
• Critical appraisal skills
• Higher level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Ability to take full responsibility for and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to patients in Surgery and the surgical specialties
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Computer literate (including word processing, email & use of internet. Preferably knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages)

Personal qualities and attributes
Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Identifies own training needs actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on call
• Reliable with good attendance record

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced qualification in specialist area
• Registered supplementary or independent prescriber.
• RPS faculty member

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience working in hospital pharmacy which includes experience as a specialist clinical pharmacist and some exposure to working with surgical patients
• Experience of managing change and leading service development
• Experience of managing and analysing drug expenditure
• Experience of writing / implementing clinical guidelines and government directives
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of clinical audit/drug evaluation/practice research and the promotion of evidence based practice
• Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
• Experience in delivering education and training.

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good teaching and training skills
• Good management skills
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to communicate with patients/carers and staff of all levels
• Ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver timely outcomes
• Ability to work alone and a part of a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to integrate in a multidisciplinary forum
• Ability to manage difficult and ambiguous situations
• Ability to motivate and act as a role mode
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to identify and implement best practice
• Ability to identify and manage risk
• Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical care skills
• Undertakes own research
• Critical appraisal skills
• Higher level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Ability to take full responsibility for and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to patients in Surgery and the surgical specialties
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Computer literate (including word processing, email & use of internet. Preferably knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages)

Personal qualities and attributes
Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Identifies own training needs actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on call
• Reliable with good attendance record

Skills Required