Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced GPhC registered pharmacist with a broad clinical knowledge and an interest in clinical services and education and training of future pharmacists to join the team.
We are one of the largest training providers of foundation trainee pharmacists, with a training cohort of 18 trainees, 30 undergraduate placements and up to 36 FS1 foundation pharmacists.
You will support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services in management, maintenance and continuous quality improvement of high quality patient-focused ward and clinical services to patients of the Trust.
You will work in liaison with all our different specialist pharmacy teams and operational service leads as you co-ordinate and support clinical service provision across one of the sites, and line manage resident pharmacists on rotation.
We are committed to developing our staff and you will work closely with both the Foundation Pharmacist Education and Clinical Services lead pharmacists to ensure our trainees and foundation pharmacists are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver first class clinical pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job

• You will provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to patients by ensuring the safe, clinically efficient and cost-effective use of drugs.
• Ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by staff and support the development of consistent medicines management practices across the trust.
• Deliver education and training to the multidisciplinary team including other pharmacy staff (such as trainee pharmacists) and other healthcare professionals.
• Role model, inspire and motivate newly qualified pharmacists to adhere to clinical procedures and standards.
• Participate in late duties, on-calls, weekend and bank holiday rotas as determined by the needs of the Pharmacy Department.
• You will provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to patients by ensuring the safe, clinically efficient and cost-effective use of drugs.
• Ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by staff and support the development of consistent medicines management practices across the trust.
• Deliver education and training to the multidisciplinary team including other pharmacy staff (such as trainee pharmacists) and other healthcare professionals.
• Role model, inspire and motivate newly qualified pharmacists to adhere to clinical procedures and standards.
• Participate in late duties, on-calls, weekend and bank holiday rotas as determined by the needs of the Pharmacy Department

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-2266
Job locations
Trust Wide
London
W6 8RF
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent;
• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
• Post-graduate certificate in general pharmacy practice or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescribing

Experience
Essential

• This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
• Experience in delivering training and education
• Experience in management of others
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients

Desirable

• Clinical guidelines development
• Planning and developing services
• Previous experience of electronic prescribing systems (Cerner and CMM)
• Previous clinical experience of chemotherapy management

Skills
Essential

• Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
• Demonstrated good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
• Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
• Good personal organisation and time management skills

Desirable

• Word and Excel at an advanced level
• Communicates best practice outside the organisation
• Demonstrate good leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify training needs of others

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent;
• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
• Post-graduate certificate in general pharmacy practice or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescribing

Experience
Essential

• This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
• Experience in delivering training and education
• Experience in management of others
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients

Desirable

• Clinical guidelines development
• Planning and developing services
• Previous experience of electronic prescribing systems (Cerner and CMM)
• Previous clinical experience of chemotherapy management

Skills
Essential

• Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
• Demonstrated good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
• Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
• Good personal organisation and time management skills

Desirable

• Word and Excel at an advanced level
• Communicates best practice outside the organisation
• Demonstrate good leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify training needs of others

Skills Required