Job Description

The Rheumatology service cares for over 5000 patients across 4 hospital sites, with over 2600 patients prescribed biologic therapy.



We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.



The team provides clinical pharmacy services across several specialties within the Specialist Medicine directorates. In this role, you will be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology services.



As the successful candidate you will support the Biologics Review Clinics to ensure all these patients are regularly reviewed & treatment tailored to their requirements. A good understanding of the high cost drugs process is required as you will be expected to monitor & manage funding applications for these medicines within Rheumatology.



This is a really exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to work closely with rheumatology specialists in a fast moving area of practice to optimise patients' treatment.



As the successful candidate, you will work closely with the senior lead pharmacist and wider team to deliver and develop a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service. Your responsibilities will include:



Supporting prescribing in rheumatology



Providing support to the biologics review clinic



Managing Homecare services and funding applications for high-cost medicines in rheumatology



Monitoring and processing Homecare prescriptions



Developing pharmacist clinics in rheumatology



Managing & developing a band 7 pharmacist (also 0.5WTE rheumatology)



Developing and reviewing medicine pathways

You will also gain valuable experience in:

Financial reporting (e.g. biosimilar savings, CIP schemes)



Guideline development and review



Formulary and interface work



We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



You should be confident working with a wide range of healthcare professionals and comfortable using various IT systems and databases

Essential requirements:

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)



A postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning



Independent Prescribing Qualification



Interviews will be held on 15th January 2026.



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.



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.