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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Specialist Pharmacist, Satellite Pharmacy Manager

The closing date is 09 November 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • To work in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in the maintenance and development of Clinical Pharmacy Services provided to patients, wards and departments throughout the satellite.
  • Cross site rotations to other satellite dispensaries (North and South Divisions) as well as the main City Road site as needed.
  • Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in leading on medicines management and optimisation across the North Division.
  • Supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing Clinical and Pharmacy Technical services across the Moorfields North Division, co-ordinating operational deployment of staff.
  • Local leadership and supporting the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Associate Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Quality, Networked Sites in managing the satellite pharmacy rapid discharge support service across the North Division
  • Be responsible for and initiate liaison with senior staff, Sisters/Charge Nurses and consultants both internally and externally concerning medicine management issues.

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£22,510 to £25,270 a year incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

273-DS-7561446

Job locations

Northwick Park

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
  • 1 year pre-registration training
  • Mandatory CPD
  • Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent experience
  • Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • MRPharmS

Experience

Essential

  • 3+ years post-registration experience (minimum 2+ year hospital experience)
  • Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy services
  • Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
  • Experience of Policy/Procedure/ Guideline development
  • Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
  • Previous experience of mentoring & training
  • Clinical Audit experience
  • Good understanding of Risk Management

Desirable

  • Experience of working with surgical patients
  • Ophthalmology experience
  • Paediatrics experience
  • Pre-Assessment clinic experience
  • Experience of Service Development & project management
  • Cost/expenditure reporting
  • Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
  • Experience liaising with CCGs and GPs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
  • Awareness of current issues within Pharmacy
  • Demonstrates good understanding of key NHS/government objectives and publications
  • Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
  • Good understanding of complex medicines use at ward level

Desirable

  • Surgical pharmacy experience and understanding
  • Clinical Ophthalmology

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
  • Demonstrates ability to manage complex problems
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
  • Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
  • Time management Skills
  • Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
  • Good influencing & negotiating skills
  • Lecture and presentation skills
  • IT skills
  • Numerate

Desirable

  • Database skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
  • 1 year pre-registration training
  • Mandatory CPD
  • Post Graduate Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent experience
  • Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • MRPharmS

Experience

Essential

  • 3+ years post-registration experience (minimum 2+ year hospital experience)
  • Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy services
  • Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
  • Experience of Policy/Procedure/ Guideline development
  • Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
  • Previous experience of mentoring & training
  • Clinical Audit experience
  • Good understanding of Risk Management

Desirable

  • Experience of working with surgical patients
  • Ophthalmology experience
  • Paediatrics experience
  • Pre-Assessment clinic experience
  • Experience of Service Development & project management
  • Cost/expenditure reporting
  • Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
  • Experience liaising with CCGs and GPs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
  • Awareness of current issues within Pharmacy
  • Demonstrates good understanding of key NHS/government objectives and publications
  • Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
  • Good understanding of complex medicines use at ward level

Desirable

  • Surgical pharmacy experience and understanding
  • Clinical Ophthalmology

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
  • Demonstrates ability to manage complex problems
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
  • Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
  • Time management Skills
  • Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
  • Good influencing & negotiating skills
  • Lecture and presentation skills
  • IT skills
  • Numerate

Desirable

  • Database skills

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northwick Park

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northwick Park

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Chief Pharmacist

Michael Tabi

m.tabi@nhs.net

02075214645

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£22,510 to £25,270 a year incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

273-DS-7561446

Job locations

Northwick Park

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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