Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the cardiac team at Barts Heart Centre at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to develop their career, leadership as well as clinical skills to cardiovascular medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Main duties of the jobYou will work closely with pharmacy colleagues, alongside medical and nursing staff on a wide range of medicines management matters. In addition, gain valuable experience in managing staff to optimise medicines use within the trust to patients with cardiovascular disease. You should have extensive cardiology experience and have a clear vision of how you see the future of clinical pharmacy services within the speciality.
To discuss this role further please contact Li Saw, Pharmacy Lead for Critical Care and Theatres on or email: interview date 2/12/2026About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
DetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
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66,274 to 73,496 a year
per annum inc
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number259-8409057SBHJob locationsSt Bartholomew's HospitalWest SmithfieldLondonEC1A 7BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 attachmentPerson Specification
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience of working as a registered clinical pharmacy practitioner in an acute hospital NHS settingAppropriate experience in providing a hospital-based pharmacy service within cardiac services, including experience managing level 2 or level 3 patientsExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient careAbility to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPDExperience appraising staff and giving feedbackExperience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projectsClinical experience in critical careDesirableExperience in local implementation of national standards and guidelinesExperience of providing hospital-based clinical service within cardiac services at Band 7 level or equivalentOperational management experience in a complex environmentExperience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects.
Experience of managing staffExperience of managing a budget
Skills
EssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureDemonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, and othersAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailsAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureEffective problem-solving skillsExcellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapiesExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.
Good analytical & organisational abilityDesirableDemonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior managementManagement of risk in the clinical use of medicinesDemonstrates strong leadership skillsDemonstrates ability to deliver staff training
Knowledge
EssentialSound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in cardiology at Diploma level or equivalentThorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk managementKnowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to cardiologyKnowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirementsUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesKnowledge of the medication issues at the interface of primary and secondary care. Awareness of wider NHS policies, e.g. Long Term PlanUp to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at WorkUnderstanding of stock control systemsAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiativesDesirableKnowledge of rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning
Qualifications
EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhCPostgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level)Independent prescribing qualification, or willing to undergo training to become an IPDesirableMSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentManagement qualification or equivalent experience
Other
EssentialLeads by example, promoting the Bart's health valuesHigh level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitudeCommitted to the continuous development of staff and selfDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident mannerCommitment to developing culture of openness and partnershipHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitationsExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetingsAble to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutionsModels, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of servicesAble to act as an Ambassador for the ServiceAble to act as an Ambassador for the Service
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience of working as a registered clinical pharmacy practitioner in an acute hospital NHS settingAppropriate experience in providing a hospital-based pharmacy service within cardiac services, including experience managing level 2 or level 3 patientsExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient careAbility to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPDExperience appraising staff and giving feedbackExperience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projectsClinical experience in critical careDesirableExperience in local implementation of national standards and guidelinesExperience of providing hospital-based clinical service within cardiac services at Band 7 level or equivalentOperational management experience in a complex environmentExperience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects.
Experience of managing staffExperience of managing a budget
Skills
EssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureDemonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, and othersAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailsAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureEffective problem-solving skillsExcellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapiesExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.
Good analytical & organisational abilityDesirableDemonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior managementManagement of risk in the clinical use of medicinesDemonstrates strong leadership skillsDemonstrates ability to deliver staff training
Knowledge
EssentialSound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in cardiology at Diploma level or equivalentThorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk managementKnowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to cardiologyKnowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirementsUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesKnowledge of the medication issues at the interface of primary and secondary care. Awareness of wider NHS policies, e.g. Long Term PlanUp to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at WorkUnderstanding of stock control systemsAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiativesDesirableKnowledge of rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning
Qualifications
EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhCPostgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level)Independent prescribing qualification, or willing to undergo training to become an IPDesirableMSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentManagement qualification or equivalent experience
Other
EssentialLeads by example, promoting the Bart's health valuesHigh level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitudeCommitted to the continuous development of staff and selfDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident mannerCommitment to developing culture of openness and partnershipHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitationsExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetingsAble to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutionsModels, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of servicesAble to act as an Ambassador for the ServiceAble to act as an Ambassador for the ServiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
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