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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7645809
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Royal Free London is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Pharmacists to join our pharmacy team. All trainee pharmacists, newly qualified, or pharmacists considering a sector change are welcome to apply. You will be part of our band 6 rotational Foundation Training programme, which is aimed at helping you develop your knowledge and skills.

 You will have the exciting opportunity to partake in a huge variety of rotations designed to provide a sound development of clinical foundation in your pharmacy careers and potentially work cross site. The rotations include technical services/manufacturing, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery (including vascular, orthopedics, hepatobiliary surgeries), renal, patient services, obstetrics and gynaecology, medicines advice, PITU (Planned Investigation and Treatment Unit) and HIV. 

Main duties of the job

To provide professional and clinical input to the pharmaceutical services in all relevant areas of the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. The successful candidate(s) will complete a comprehensive training programme in these rotations: patient services, renal, acute medicine, surgical, HIV services, manufacturing services and medicines information.

All post holders will undertake a post-graduate diploma within the first year of employment supported by an internal structured training and mentorship programme.

Key duties of the role include:

  • Provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for the Royal Free London hospital you are appointed to work at
  • Provision of screening, dispensing, and checking services through the main or satellite dispensaries
  • Provision of medicines advice to other health professionals and patients
  • Provision of a technical pharmacy service including final product release
  • Opportunities to partake in audits, service improvement, high-cost drug applications and drug usage reviews as you progress through your training

Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.

You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department.  Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • GPhC (GB) registration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive foundation training year
  • Experience of screening, dispensing and checking prescriptions
  • Experience of medication counselling
Desirable criteria
  • Hospital experience

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good clinical decision making and patient prioritisation skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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 close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hamed Shahbakhti
Job title
Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 794 0500
Additional information

Extension 33115

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