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Salary for this role£47,951 – £56,863 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

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.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit innovative and forward-thinking Band 6 Pharmacist to join our friendly Pharmacy Team. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients.

The Trust has an Electronic Patient Record/EPMA system where electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team.

You will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:

Acute care
Elderly care & stroke
Paediatrics &Parenteral Nutrition
Surgery & Medicine
Medicines Information
Dispensary Services

The postholder will be provided the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Pharmacy Practice as per the department plan.

*** this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

To provide a clinical service to designated wards on a rotational basis.
Provide advice to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professional as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To undertake any relevant audits as required.
To update clinical and professional knowledge through organised training and private study.
To contribute to the training of other team members.
To participate in the late duty, emergency duty, Saturday and public holiday rotas.
Any other relevant duties, as directed by the Section Leads.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc. (plus EDC allowance)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0641

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) registration

Trust Values

Essential

Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Good knowledge of the routine elements of therapeutics and hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Medicine Management issues

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Hospital pharmacy experience

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Ability to identify/solve day to day problems
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to motivate oneself and others
Ability to cope under pressure

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

Applications 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.

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.