Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic Specialist Pharmacist to lead our pharmacy team in developing and delivering of a high-quality, specialised pharmacy service for the Rheumatology division across the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly team dedicated to improving Rheumatology services. In this key role, you will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and be responsible for leading and shaping high-quality clinical pharmacy services in rheumatology across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will play a crucial role in patient education, monitoring, and safe prescribing practices, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and local policies
The post holder will work closely with Rheumatology Consultants, Pharmacy Managers, and the General Manager for the service to lead pharmacist-led outpatient clinics, including biologic and DMARD monitoring clinics, as well as oversee inpatient pharmaceutical care within the Rheumatology service.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, be adaptable, and lead a team with strong problem-solving and time management abilities. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and have completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. An independent prescribing qualification is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our Pharmacy team and will lead on the development and delivery of a specialist rheumatology pharmacy service across the Trust, including liaising with primary care colleagues.
Provide expert advice on the management and monitoring of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, biosimilars, and other rheumatology therapies.
Lead and run pharmacist-led outpatient clinics to monitor treatment efficacy, safety, and patient adherence.
Oversee and coordinate pharmaceutical care for inpatients within the Rheumatology division.
Collaborate with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, pharmacy managers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
Develop, implement, and review clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways specific to rheumatology pharmacy services.
Identify and deliver education and training to pharmacy staff, medical teams, and nursing staff within the specialty.
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives related to rheumatology pharmacotherapy.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in rheumatology medicines and NHS policy.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
70,396 to 80,837 a year per annum inclusive HCAS pro Rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-9214DG
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital (cross site)
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Evidence of formal management training

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in Rheumatology
• Experience of managing a small team
• Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements
• Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist and management of High cost drugs
• Demonstrates strategic thinking
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal
• Evidence of collaborative regional and national work
• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
• Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section.
• Experience with drug expenditure reporting

Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff
• The ability to identify and manage risks.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice
• Ability to identify and prioritise service needs
• Excellent ability to prioritize a complex workload and work accurately under pressure
• Ability to manage services provided by homecare

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Evidence of formal management training

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in Rheumatology
• Experience of managing a small team
• Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements
• Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist and management of High cost drugs
• Demonstrates strategic thinking
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal
• Evidence of collaborative regional and national work
• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
• Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section.
• Experience with drug expenditure reporting

Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff
• The ability to identify and manage risks.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice
• Ability to identify and prioritise service needs
• Excellent ability to prioritize a complex workload and work accurately under pressure
• Ability to manage services provided by homecare

Skills Required