Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DC-3872
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £51,883 - £58,544 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Specialist Pharmacist, High-cost Therapies,Clinical Pharmacy Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Ìý Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.Ìý Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.Ìý
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields.Ìý The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care.Ìý Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.ÌýÌý The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Ìý
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous ophthalmicÌý and high-cost medicines therapies pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
ÌýThe post holder will:
• Ìý ÌýSupport the Senior Pharmacists in the delivery and development of high-cost medicines therapies,Ìý clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation services across the division.
• Ìý ÌýProvide specialist pharmaceutical advice on the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Ìý ÌýUndertake regular audit to monitor and promote adherence to local and national guidance.
• Ìý ÌýTo support and develop Trainee Pharmacists, Band 6 Pharmacists and other Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
• Ìý ÌýWork with the Associate Chief Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists, Nursing and Clinical Leads and relevant Pharmacy Leads on service developments and improvements to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users.
• Ìý ÌýManage the operational running of the Pharmacy servicesÌý and high-cost medicines therapies across Moorfields South ensuring that the network site pharmacies are adequately staffed and arranging for operational cover across the network sites as required.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. ÌýWe also offer:
• Ìý ÌýSalary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Ìý ÌýOpportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Ìý ÌýFree 24/7 independent counselling service
• Ìý ÌýLearning and development opportunities
• Ìý ÌýEasy and quick transport links
• Ìý ÌýA range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Ìý ÌýAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Ìý ÌýFree Pilates classes
• Ìý ÌýFull support and training to develop your skills
• Ìý ÌýFlexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! ÌýTo see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
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Person specification
Education / Qualification
Essential criteria
- Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate diploma/MSc in pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
- Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
- Previous experience of mentoring & training
- Clinical Audit experience
- Good understanding of admission & discharge processes in hospital
- Policy/Procedure/ Guideline development
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmology pharmacy experience
- Previous experience in managing a dispensary service
- • Previous experience of providing a specialised pharmacy service within homecare services or High-Cost drugs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
- Understanding of medicines Optimisation
- • Awareness of current issues affecting Pharmacy Procurement and medicines supply issues including within High-Cost Therapies and Homecare Services
- Understanding of complex medicine use and issues across the interface
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Ophthalmology
- Surgical pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to manage highly complex problems related to medicine usage and analysis
- Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
- Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
- Time management Skills - Be able to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
- Influencing & negotiating skills
- Data analysis
- Demonstrates ability to identify and implement best practice
- • Computer literate – Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of applications: Word, Excel and Outlook
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Able to work under own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and sometimes hostile environment
- Able to motivate staff and others
- Assertive, innovative
- Reliable and punctual
- Be highly adaptive to changing circumstances and situations
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
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
- Michael Tabi
- Job title
- Associate Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02075214645
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