Job Description

We are seeking to recruit innovative and forward-thinking Band 6 Pharmacist to join our friendly Pharmacy Team by September/October 2025. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients.



The Trust has an Electronic Patient Record/EPMA system where electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team.



You will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:



Acute care

Elderly care & stroke

Paediatrics & Parenteral Nutrition

Surgery & Medicine

Medicines Information

Dispensary Services



The postholder will be provided the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Pharmacy Practice as per the department plan.

Main duties include:

To provide a clinical service to designated wards on a rotational basis.

Provide advice to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professional as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

To undertake any relevant audits as required.

To update clinical and professional knowledge through organised training and private study.

To contribute to the training of other team members.

To participate in the late duty, emergency duty, Saturday and public holiday rotas.

Any other relevant duties, as directed by the Section Leads.



Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.



We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).



Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.



Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.



We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.



Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.



Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.



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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.



The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



We reserve the right to close this advert earlier then the closing date if there are sufficient applicants.