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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6 to Band 7 Progression
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
394-8370963CSS-SG
Employer
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hillingdon Hospital
Town
Uxbridge
Salary
£45,953 - £62,652 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/11/2026 23:59
Interview date
19/11/2026

Employer heading

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to Band 7 Progression

NHS AfC: Band 6 to Band 7 Progression

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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).

Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

“We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).”

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Job overview

*Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*

Job summary

The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will

  1. Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
  2. Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
  3. Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
  4. Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
  5. Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
  6. Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
  7. Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
  8. Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.

 

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the  job description 

About the Pharmacy Department: 

The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department. 

Working for our organisation

Benefits of working with us: 

  • Opportunity to complete a fully funded postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice.  Other diplomas can be supported too. 
  • Opportunity to complete a fully funded Independent Prescribing course (IP). Band 7 Pharmacists' post-diploma will be supported in completing their IP.
  • Access to further training and development opportunities as a rotational pharmacist. 
  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) if you are new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days (plus bank holidays). 
  • Onsite nursery that welcomes all children, aged between six weeks to five years, including those with special needs. Opening times are 7:00 to 18:00. Staff discounted rates are offered on fees. 
  • Access to Trust health and wellbeing initiatives -- financial wellbeing, the Trust Wellbeing Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme. Trained Mental Health First Aiders available onsite. 
  • Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. 
  • Occupational Health Department which promotes and protects the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the Trust. 
  • A variety of staff networks -- LGBTQ+ Network, Multicultural Network, Disability and Wellbeing Network, Nepalese Network, Women's Empowerment Network, Menopause Support Group. 
  • NHS Pension Scheme -- providing a range of benefits, including life insurance. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. 

Both band 6 and band 7 Job Description and Person Specification have been provided for information. 

Please note that advert may close early due to high volume of applications.

 

 

Person specification

Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specifications)

Essential criteria
  • Education and Qualifications
  • Experience
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Personal Qualities
Desirable criteria
  • Education and Qualifications
  • Experience

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Svitlana Beard
Job title
Senior Pharmacist - Education & Training
Email address
[email protected]
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