Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacist – Specialist Medicine

The closing date is 29 March 2026

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with an interest in medical specialities for a Band 7 role within the Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team on the St Mary's Hospital site.You will support the team with clinical ward services, funding of high cost medicines, Homecare prescription screening and support the Lead Rheumatology pharmacist with biologic MDTs.

You will also be involved in supporting & helping develop trainee pharmacists, band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.

This role is suitable for an individual who is looking to develop their clinical skills within medical specialities. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of commissioning of high cost medicines and financial monitoring of medicines usage. You will be a team player with good attention to detail and good communication skills, able to work with a variety of different professionals.

Applicants should be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have a postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning. Interviews are likely to be Tuesday 14th April 2026.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a clinical pharmacy service to specialist medicine ward(s).
  • To support the lead pharmacists in specialist medicine, particularly rheumatology.
  • To gain experience of the funding and monitoring of high cost drugs, particularly in rheumatology including how biologics are reviewed in an MDT.
  • To gain experience in Homecare prescription screening and management, particularly in rheumatology.
  • To ensure the safe, clinically effective & cost efficient use of medicines.
  • To improve the quality of pharmaceutical care to patients.
  • To gain knowledge & experience in the management of common medical diseases.
  • To support & develop trainee pharmacists, Band 6 pharmacists & medicines management pharmacy technicians as appropriate.You will also gain valuable experience in:
  • Financial reporting (e.g. biosimilar savings, CIP schemes)
  • Guideline development and review
  • Formulary and interface work

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2031

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Certificate in Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience & studying for completion of full Diploma
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Certificate in Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate experience & studying for completion of full Diploma

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Lead Pharmacist, Specialist Medicine

Simone Brackenborough

simone.brackenborough@nhs.net

02033125258

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2031

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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