Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DS-7269469
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Clinical Services Pharmacist
Band 6
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as Clinical Pharmacy services including Outpatient, Daycare, Medicines Information, and Paediatric Patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC). The Pharmacist will also complete rotations within the Moorfields North and South networks at the following sites: Ealing, Northwick Park, St Ann's, Stratford, St. George's and Croydon satellite pharmacies.
The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.
We welcome applicants from newly qualified Pharmacists and those with a previous experience in Community Pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the provision of a patient-focused clinical Pharmacy service to wards and departments throughout the Trust and its network sites.
To provide a Clinical Pharmacy and Dispensing service for patients in the Outpatient and Daycare settings including clinical areas where private practice is undertaken, and in the Paediatric Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC) as well as a rotation within the Moorfields network site satellite pharmacies.
To assist in the provision of the specialist Ophthalmic Medicines Information Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
To assist in the provision of education and training within the Pharmacy department.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the department’s structured band 6 training programme.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Act as responsible Pharmacist and professional lead in dispensary services (outpatients and day care).
• Ensure safety and security of staff and drugs within the Pharmacy department.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation under the Medicines Act for dispensing, supply and sale of medicines. Monitor for fraudulent prescriptions and ensure that prescription charges are taken, where appropriate.
• Manage and prioritise workload within the dispensary. Assist in organisation of the rotas within the department.
• Perform clinical checks on prescriptions. Ensure that medicines are prescribed in accordance with the Trust formulary. Ensure that relevant patient monitoring is undertaken where required for certain drugs, e.g., immunosuppressant drugs.
• Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medicines. Dispense prescriptions when necessary.
• Counsel patients on appropriate use of their medicines – provide advice on drug doses, possible side effects and how to obtain further supplies, if required.
• Deal with complaints from patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, e.g. for Controlled Drugs and “Named Patient” drugs. Be responsible for regular Controlled Drug checks and ensure that the storage and record keeping standards for all drugs are adhered to at all times.
• Report medication incidents and Pharmacy interventions on the Trust incident reporting system.
• Collect money for prescriptions (where applicable) and invoices and reconcile the cash register money collection at the end of the day.
• To generate invoices and manage invoice queries for private outpatient and/or discharge prescriptions using the Compucare system.
• Communicate with primary care colleagues, e.g. GPs and community Pharmacists regarding queries and continuation supply.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
Essential criteria
- Pharmacy degree, MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- 1 year pre-registration training
Desirable criteria
- Certificate/diploma in pharmacy practice
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent Pharmacy experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy
- Experience working in the field of ophthalmology
- Experience in Medicines Information
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of clinical Pharmacy, to advise on drug dosages and treatment selection
- Good clinical skills to analyse drug charts and prescriptions
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and patient counselling skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- IT and keyboard skills
- Excellent calculation skills and pays attention to detail
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player
- Friendly, polite and approachable
- Assertive and remains calm under pressure
- Proactive approach
- Communicates confidently and effectively
- Can handle conflict and other difficult situations effectively
- Flexible to working weekends, bank holidays and evening shifts, as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amani El-Bushra
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02072533411
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