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Band 7 Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet, London, EN5 3DJ £55,524 – £62,652 a year Permanent Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2251, Pharmacists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within Barnet and Chase Farm pharmacy departments on a rotational basis.

This role is based at Barnet (BA) and Chase Farm (CFH) Hospitals covering a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services and E+T, with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.

There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties such as Critical Care, Paediatrics, Care of the Elderly, Acute Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory and Mental Health.

You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Department is a busy but friendly, progressive and expanding unit, which is dedicated to providing World Class standards of pharmaceutical care to all of our patients. Pharmacy Services incorporate the use of robotic automation and other cutting edge technologies. We practice near patient dispensing throughout the majority of the hospital and have transcribers, independent prescribers and accuracy checking technicians within our highly skilled clinical teams.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking pharmacist to join our Clinical Pharmacy team. The post holder will be expected to promote the safe, cost effective and rational use of drug therapy to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to all of our patients, their families and carers. They will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support and improve patient flow by participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds, review of complex medication regimens, drug history taking, drug interaction monitoring, efficient drug supply and discharge planning.

They will also supply regular and detailed information and assistance to the Division in relation to clinical and financial aspects of drug prescribing and use.

This is a full time post, with evening, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call duties pro rata.

About us

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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8079228

Job locations

Chase Farm/Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet, London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • GPhc (GB) registration
  • Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
  • Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
  • Broad based clinical experience
  • Evidence of clinical audit \ practice research
  • Experience of training

Desirable

  • Experience of managing others

Skill and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills Effective pharmaceutical 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
  • Computer literate
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
  • Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
  • Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
  • Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
  • Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
  • Implements findings of pharmacy practice research

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
  • Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall
  • Reliable with good attendance record
  • Accurate/meticulous

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm/Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet, London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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Last verified against our ingestion on 28 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.