Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to assume the role of Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Chelsea Hospital site) on a Fixed Term basis (9 months)

As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training, the successful post holder will undertake the following duties:

• Leads, co-ordinates and manages the development and provision of the Pharmacy Residency Service.
• Contributes to the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Medicine Directorate ensuring the safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within the speciality.
• Supports the provision of Pharmacy dispensary services to ensure a high quality of clinical service provision, a favourable experience for patients and service users and efficient processing of prescriptions and in-patient medicine requests for patients
• Manages the provision of clinical training and supervision to Resident and Trainee Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary.

Main duties of the job
As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training the successful post holder will undertake duties that deliver in the following key areas within the Pharmacy Department:

• Residency Service
• Ward Clinical Service
• Dispensary Service
• Education and Training

About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 289-CS-572
Job locations: Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fullham Road, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Residency Service Management: Be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of the Pharmacy Residency Service.
Ward Clinical Service: Be responsible and accountable for the clinical pharmacy service provided to a sub-speciality within the Emergency and Integrated Care Division.
Dispensary Service: Support the provision of an efficient, safe and legal dispensing service.
Education and Training: Lead and co-ordinate the provision of training and supervision of Trainee and Resident Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary in accordance with local and professional requirements.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification

• Essential: Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training)
• Essential: Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Essential: Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or JBP Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / experience

Experience

• Essential: Supervision of staff
• Essential: Education and training of staff
• Desirable: Registered Supplementary Prescriber

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Associate Chief Pharmacist - Operations, Deirdre Richardson, deirdre.richardson2@nhs.net, 02033158391

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