About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit innovative and forward-thinking Band 6 Pharmacist to join our friendly Pharmacy Team by August/September 2026. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients.
The Trust has an Electronic Patient Record/EPMA system where electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team.
You will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:
Acute care Elderly care & stroke Paediatrics &Parenteral Nutrition Surgery & Medicine Medicines Information Dispensary Services The postholder will be provided the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Pharmacy Practice as per the department plan.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
To provide a clinical service to designated wards on a rotational basis. Provide advice to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professional as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To undertake any relevant audits as required. To update clinical and professional knowledge through organised training and private study. To contribute to the training of other team members. To participate in the late duty, emergency duty, Saturday and public holiday rotas. Any other relevant duties, as directed by the Section Leads.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) registration
Trust Values Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Good knowledge of the routine elements of therapeutics and hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Medicine Management issues
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Hospital pharmacy experience
Skills / Abilities Essential
Ability to identify/solve day to day problems Ability to prioritise workload Ability to motivate oneself and others Ability to cope under pressure
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)