Job Description

Band 8a

Main area

Pharmacy

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-7609078-FM-AG-A

Site

St Helier Hospital

Town

Carshalton

Salary

61,631 - 68,623 Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

04/01/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Are you ready to lead change, inspire a team, and transform patient care? This is your chance to take charge of our

busy outpatient pharmacy service

at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.



We've kept our outpatient dispensing in-house, meaning you'll be at the heart of a service that directly impacts patients across a wide range of specialties. We're looking for someone who can

re-invent processes, energise the team, and deliver a pharmacy service that is professional, efficient, and compassionate.

Main duties of the job

Lead and inspire

a dedicated team of pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists across both

St Helier

and

Epsom

sites.

Shape the future

of outpatient services by modernising systems, re?inventing processes, and improving patient experience.

Apply your hospital expertise

to navigate hospital prescribing, hospital?only medicines, and formulary systems, ensuring safe and effective supply across all specialties.

Bring commercial insight

from community pharmacy experience (if you have it) to strengthen service delivery and patient care.

Drive change

with proven managerial and transformation skills, re?invigorating the service to meet evolving patient and Trust needs.

Collaborate

with colleagues across clinics and specialties to ensure seamless, patient?centred care.

Champion professional standards

by delivering a pharmacy service that is compassionate, efficient, and aligned with NHS values.

Please note:

This role is primarily based at our St Helier site, with one day each week spent at Epsom Hospital - giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact across both of our busy, dynamic locations.

Working for our organisation

At Epsom and St Helier, you'll be part of a

supportive, collaborative environment

where your contributions are recognised and your growth is encouraged. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who share your commitment to delivering a

high-class service

for patients.



This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of outpatient care while advancing your career as a senior leader within the NHS. If you're ready to take the next step, we look forward to receiving your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.



The post includes participation in the late duty, seven day, bank holiday and senior on-call rotas.

Person specification

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Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Masters in Pharmacy Degree - MPharm Pre-registration training Professional registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Faculty Advanced Stage II or Advanced level practice against the Core Advanced Curriculum Independent Prescriber Leadership/management qualification #

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Extensive post registration hospital experience at least Band 7 level Staff management Experience of clinical trials Demonstrates evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service developments linked to areas covered by Medicine. Staff training and appraisal and service development

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of CMM (formerly JAC) pharmacy computer system Risk management and assessment Complaint handling Experience using KPIs to monitor a servicectice in the hospital setting #

Skills/abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent organisational skills-self and others. Computer literate including familiarity with electronic prescribing systems Demonstrates initiative and ability to multi-task Excellent time management Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work

Desirable criteria

Up to date on changes to pharmacy and hospital standards Ability to implement and manage change Appreciation of audit methods

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References

Please provide a minimum of

3 years' employment and/or education history

, including

professional email addresses

(not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

email or SMS

from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.