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

The post holder will successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills & knowledge expected to move to a Band 7. Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification/ experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 12-24 months for newly qualified pharmacists:

• Completion of Trust appraisal process as satisfactory
• Completion/approaching completion of PGCert GPP or equivalent
• Completion of portfolio review against the Foundation Pharmacist Framework
• To deliver a presentation as part of the departmental teaching programme
• To deliver a presentation as part of the Trainee Pharmacist teaching programme
• Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

This role is open to pharmacists that have nearly completed the PGCert (recruited as a B7), and also those that are yet to start or are progressing with this qualification (recruited as a B6).

Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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.

Specialist rotations include Critical Care, Paediatrics, and Acute Admissions, Care of the Elderly, General Medicine, Surgery, Patient, Cardiology, Respiratory and Clinical Services.

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

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £62,652 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 391-RFL-8084975-A
Job locations: Barnet/Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL, United Kingdom

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
Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• GPhC (GB) registration
• Successfully completed postgraduate at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent or willing to undertake

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities
Essential

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

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 finding of clinical and practice based research

Additional information
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.

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 (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).

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