About this role
Job summary
We are once again recruiting to a new position in our successful, growing Cancer Centre Pharmacy team. Because of a growing service, including independent prescribing pharmacists, we are searching for a pharmacist who is looking to expand their clinical knowledge into hospital specialities, and use it each day without having to work on a ward.
This is a rare opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment, providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is perfect for pharmacists seeking a new challenge, and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team.
Main duties of the job
As a new pharmacist with us your duties will include:
Receive training, support and development to be able to work safely and effectivelyUse effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleaguesDeliver day-to-day pharmacy services that are accurate, safe, timely and prioritises patient experience; this includes clinically screening prescriptions, final checking, patient counselling and advising cliniciansEnsure patients always receive the necessary information about their medication and have a chance to ask any questions they may haveBe the Responsible Pharmacist when necessary, and ensure that the pharmacy operates in adherence to all relevant legislation, and regulatory, ethical and professional standards
About us
We are PharmCo, the wholly owned subsidiary outpatient pharmacy of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. We run two dispensaries at the hospital, and one non-dispensing hub for patients to collect medicines and get advice.
Clinically we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities, particularly paediatrics, emergency medicine, rheumatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology, as well as serving the UKs fourth largest cancer centre.
We have a strong focus on people development and a clear career pathway map for our pharmacist and technical colleagues, which provides opportunities to develop clinical, managerial and leadership skills and knowledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting file - "Pharmacist job descriptions - PharmCo (2026)" - for full details about this job
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Egerton Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)