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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Non-AFC - equivalent to Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Whittington Pharmacy CIC (Non AfC))
Hours
Part time - 4 hours per week (4 hours per week on Sundays - can cover additional shifts if available)
Job ref
220-WHT-3448
Employer
Whittington Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whittington Pharmacy CIC
Town
London
Salary
£19.78 to £23. 82 Per hour
Closing
22/10/2025 23:59

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Whittington Health NHS Trust logo

Outpatient Pharmacist - Sunday (maternity cover)

Non-AFC - equivalent to Band 6

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We encourage and support  staff to get  COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. 

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Job overview

We’re Hiring – Outpatient Pharmacist 

SUNDAY Pharmacist  10am – 2pm (MATERNITY COVER)

We have a vacancy for this exciting new venture, and are looking to recruit a Pharmacist. You will be supported through a comprehensive induction and training programme to ensure you are confident in your new role. This role is suitable for experienced hospital Pharmacists as well as newly qualified Pharmacists and community based Pharmacists who are looking to get hospital and Outpatient Pharmacy exposure. You will be responsible for the safe and smooth running of the Pharmacy during your Sunday shift processing mainly A&E prescriptions as well as occasional Outpatient clinic prescriptions. You will be supported by a small team of highly skilled and motivated Pharmacy assistants.

Who are we looking for

You will ideally have experience of working in a busy community or hospital pharmacy and be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and caring skills, along with confidence and the ability to question.  You will be a GPhC registered pharmacist with at least two years post registration experience and will be highly motivated, passionate and able to work as part of our small high-performing team. 

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for a complete overview.

The focus of your role will be as Responsible Pharmacist, ensure safe and effective patient care is provided in line with hospital policy and national guidelines. You will be part of a small but dynamic Sunday Pharmacy team who processes around 50 outpatient prescriptions in addition to assisting patients with the sale of OTC lines.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Pharmacy is a vibrant state of the art workspace based in an enviable location within The Whittington Hospital, North London. Our aim is to provide the very best, efficient, safe and friendly service, tailored to the needs of our customers.

We are a Community Interest Company, wholly owned by Whittington Health NHS Trust, which means that our business is designed to make a real difference to our local community. Any profits we do make are reinvested into services for Whittington Health, to help local people live longer and healthier lives by providing safe, personal, coordinated care for the community we serve.

Please note that this post does not fall under NHS Agenda for Change as Whittington Pharmacy is a Community Interest Company

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your role – Work with real purpose

The focus of your role will be as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Superintendent Pharmacist/Managing Director and the rest of the rest of the pharmacy team. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained, providing personalised solutions to help people lead healthier lives – this is work with real purpose.

You will be responsible for the provision of a range of exceptional professional pharmacy services and would be expected to help develop and drive forward services to meet the needs of our patients, staff and the local community.

Who are we looking for – Passionate people 

You will ideally have experience of working in a busy community or hospital pharmacy and be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and caring skills.  You will be a GPhC registered pharmacist and will be highly motivated, passionate and able to work as part of our small high-performing team. 

Join Us – Benefits and rewards to recognise you and your potential

Competitive salary which includes premium Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday rates, pension, generous holiday  in addition to professional support and training opportunities.

When we welcome you on board to our team we do so with the intention of helping you grow and develop your skills.

Person specification

Functional requirements

Essential criteria
  • Qualified UK Pharmacist with at least one year post qualification experience
  • Clean DBS or able to pass one when required
  • Fluent written and spoken English including good numeracy
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in outpatient Pharmacy setting
  • Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good clinical skills
  • Strong communication skills – must be able to recognise and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties
  • Strong ability to multi-task, prioritise, plan and organise
  • Confident in use of clinical resources - BNF/BNFC and EMC
  • Excellent customer service skills

Educational & Professional

Essential criteria
  • Registered with the GPhC with no adverse Fitness to Practice record
  • Experience of acting as Responsible Pharmacist in a dispensary
  • Demonstrable commitment to CPD and a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
  • Post graduate qualification such as a Clinical Pharmacy diploma
  • Experience of using prescription tracking systems
  • Experience of working in an automated dispensary environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident leaderInvestors in PeopleImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident committed

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Delaram Salehifard
Job title
Superintendent Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 288 3387
Additional information

For further information or an informal chat about the opportunities with Whittington Pharmacy, please contact Delaram Salehifard, Superintendent Pharmacist Whittington Pharmacy CIC by email [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
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Telephone
If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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