Senior Clinical Services Pharmacist

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of the pharmacy clinical services team. This fantastic opportunity is for those who have a passion for advancing our clinical pharmacy services. With the support of the lead pharmacist, the successful candidate will lead initiatives to optimise patient care in the trust. This position represents a significant opportunity for professional growth and impact within our team. Main duties of the jobTo lead, deliver, develop and evaluate general clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives and priorities agreed between the post holder, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Services Manager in order to ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of medicines.To be a valued member of the clinical pharmacy team, work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams to provide a consistently highly specialist pharmaceutical service to patients on acutewards.To provide a consistently highly pharmaceutical service for patients within a range of areas within the acute hospital wherever needed.To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the department and wider teams to ensure optimal medicines usage and value for money.To provide a framework for the safe, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within the Trust, by developing procedures, policies and guidelines, and participating in clinical audit.To participate in multidisciplinary ward-based education and training of junior doctors, pharmacists and nursing staff.To provide daily ward visits to acute wards as wellinputting on appropriate guidelines and attend MDT ward rounds.To provide regular support to the dispensary.About usOur team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UKo St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseaseo Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospiceo Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.DetailsDate posted30 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
63,665 to 70,887 a year
inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number337-NP-9711DG-AJob locationsEaling Hospital601 Uxbridge RoadLondonUB1 3HWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.Person Specification
Application form
EssentialMasters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)Member of the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDiploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentRelevant hospital experienceDesirableMSCPrevious publications in national journalsIndependent PrescriberPrevious experience as a tutor or mentor
interview proforma
EssentialWide range of ward pharmacy experienceTraining, mentorship, supervision of staffExcellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skillsAbility to manage workloadEvidence of time management skillsDesirableManagement of people, systems and change
Person Specification
Application form
EssentialMasters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)Member of the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDiploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentRelevant hospital experienceDesirableMSCPrevious publications in national journalsIndependent PrescriberPrevious experience as a tutor or mentor
interview proforma
EssentialWide range of ward pharmacy experienceTraining, mentorship, supervision of staffExcellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skillsAbility to manage workloadEvidence of time management skillsDesirableManagement of people, systems and changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEaling Hospital601 Uxbridge RoadLondonUB1 3HWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEaling Hospital601 Uxbridge RoadLondonUB1 3HWUnited KingdomEmployer's website