Job summary
- Main area
- Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 8 Saturdays/Sundays for 4 hours)
- Job ref
- 271-CCS-7050706-A
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 Inclusive per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our existing patient focused team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a wealth
of clinical experience to take the next step in their career or those with an interest in a specialist Paediatric service.
*** Previous applicants need not apply ***
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience in a number of specialist rotations, including a variety of therapeutic areas. Some examples include Neurology, Surgery, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Rheumatology/Dermatology, PN, Commissioning (not limited to)
You will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Combined Values
Essential criteria
- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
- Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
- An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
- Training and supervising staff
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vani Suri
- Job title
- Principal Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
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