Job summaryThe post holder will provide support as required to the clinical pharmacy services, dispensary, production and medicine information services and medicines management programme and assist in planning and delivery of education and training within the pharmacy department and HIV, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Infectious Diseases teamsMain duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for providing a highly specialist clinical and professional pharmaceutical service to HIV, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Infectious diseases teams based North Middlesex University Hospital.The post holder will be expected to work closely with the multidisciplinary team, consultants and service managers of these specialty areas.The post holder is responsible for ensuring that appropriate mechanisms are in place to promote high quality drug use, effective risk management, patient safety and clinical governance initiatives and adherence to trust policies and guidelines. The post holder will advise on drug budget management in these areas and undertake clinical audit to continually improve the quality of the service provided. The post holder is responsible for developing policies and guidelines as required to ensure safe clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines in these areas, and across the interface between primary and secondary care.The post holder will provide support as required to the clinical pharmacy services, dispensary, production and medicine information services and medicines management programme and assist in planning and delivery of education and training within the pharmacy department and HIV, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Infectious Diseases teamsAbout usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four 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 link posted07 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
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63,665 to 70,887 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number391-RFL- Job locationsNorth Middlesex HospitalSterling waylondonN18 1QXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
EssentialMRPharmS or equivalentRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent, or currently working towards itPost graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent, or currently working towards itAdvanced qualification in specialist area or equivalent Good Clinical PracticeDesirableIndependent non medical prescribing qualification, or currently working towards itManagement qualification or equivalent experience
Trust committments
EssentialoDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Experience
EssentialRelevant Hospital Pharmacy experience, including recent clinical/ward pharmacy experienceHIV/ID, SRH Hospital pharmacy experienceAbility to critically review services and ProcessesEffective organisation and prioritisation skills in the workplaceAbility to work unsupervised and aloneIdentify training needs of staff in order to undertake the roles requiredUse of search engines/medical databases to retrieve informationRelevant staff management experienceIntegrate research evidence into practiceProject management experienceUnderstanding of risk management with medicines usage practiceUnderstanding of Formulary & Drug Use Review issues
Knowledge
EssentialAbility to manage and supervise staffLeading and Implementing changeAbility to deal directly with public, senior clinicians & other health service & pharmaceutical industry staffExperience of managing or advising on drug expenditureProject Management Experience
Skills and aptitudes
EssentialAbility to work under pressureEffective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues & patients and good presentation skillsComputer literateAbility to innovate and implement changeAbility to carry out drugs usage review and drug expenditure analysisAbility to lead serviceAbility to motivate, influence and persuade senior pharmacy and medical staff, the MDT team and management.Ability to work with colleagues as part of a teamAbility to resolve conflictAbility to monitor service provision and use performance indicators proactivelyDemonstrate analytical and reasoning skillsAbility to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application including where therapy maybe contentious or complex
Personal qualities and attributes
EssentialEnthusiastic, well motivated, hardworking, punctualIdentifies own training needs; actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practiceFlexibility to work weekends,
Band 8a Highly Specialist Pharmacist - HIV and Infectious diseases in Kennington employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
