Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our existing patient focused team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a wealthof clinical experience to take the next step in their career or those with an interest in a specialist Paediatric service.

*** Previous applicants need not apply ***

Main duties of the job

You will gain experience in a number of specialist rotations, including a variety of therapeutic areas. Some examples include Neurology, Surgery, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Rheumatology/Dermatology, PN, Commissioning (not limited to)

You will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7050706-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


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 below.

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 below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

Essential

  • Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
  • Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

  • Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
  • Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
  • An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
  • Training and supervising staff
Person Specification

Combined Values

Essential

  • Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
  • Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

  • Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
  • Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
  • An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
  • Training and supervising staff

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).

Additional information

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacist

Vani Suri

Vani.Suri@gosh.nhs.uk

02074059200

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7050706-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


Supporting documents

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