Overview

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aClinical Pharmacist to lead the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to surgical pre-assessment, Day Surgery Unit and in-patient surgical wards. The post holder will provide advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period, assist with medicines reconciliation in the surgical pre-assessment clinic, and be an integral member of the surgical pharmacy team, contributing to treatment protocols, guidelines and staff training.Main duties

Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessaryRegular active participation in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines in the surgical areasParticipation in pre-operative assessment clinics, taking an accurate medication history and providing advice on perioperative medicine useContributing to evidence-based prescribing guidelinesEffective control of drug expenditureEducation and training of healthcare professionals within the specialist areaAct as a clinical role model, supporting training and supervision of junior pharmacy staffDevelopment and implementation of clinical guidelinesParticipation in audits and practice researchWork with the clinical risk team to minimise medicines-related riskAbout us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\''s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, we care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in AandE, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work that suits your lifestyle, including flexible hours and benefits. For more information please visit the trust website.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 8aSalary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum inclusive of UCAS (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 391-RFL-7356081Job locations: Royal Free, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QGJob responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person specifications

Education and Professional QualificationsMPharm or equivalentRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Post-graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalentDesirableAdvanced qualification in specialist areaRegistered supplementary or independent prescriberRPS faculty memberExperienceConsiderable experience in hospital pharmacy including specialist clinical pharmacist work with surgical patientsExperience of managing change and leading service developmentExperience in managing and analysing drug expenditureExperience of writing/implementing clinical guidelines and government directivesExperience of multidisciplinary workingEvidence of clinical audit/drug evaluation/practice research and promotion of evidence-based practiceExperience in staff appraisal and giving feedbackExperience in delivering education and trainingSkills and aptitudesExcellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsTeaching, training and management abilitiesAbility to work under pressure, manage time and resources, and work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to justify advice and communicate with patients, carers and staff at all levelsCritical appraisal, clinical reasoning and judgementAbility to develop and implement clinical guidelines and best practicesUnderstanding of clinical risk, governance and NHS prioritiesComputer literacy (word processing, email, internet; knowledge of spreadsheets and databases preferred)Personal qualitiesEnthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable with good attendanceFlexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on-callAbility to take responsibility for own actions and act as a role modelCommitment to ongoing professional developmentAdditional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post may require UK visa sponsorship where applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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