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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Medicines Advice Pharmacist

The closing date is 12 January 2026

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Job summary

Join the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) Medicines Advice team based in London to help deliver expert, evidence-based advice on the safe and effective use of medicines across England. Our national service supports healthcare professionals and policy makers to optimise medicines use and improve patient safety.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

  • Provide clinical medicines advice to healthcare professionals in primary and community care.
  • Research, critically appraise evidence, and deliver clear, timely responses.
  • Contribute to national resources and support medicines optimisation initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across England and support service development.

What we're looking for

  • GPhC-registered pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to appraise evidence and produce high-quality written advice.
  • IT literacy and willingness to learn digital tools.

Why join us?

  • Influence medicines optimisation nationally.
  • Access professional development and networking opportunities.
  • Be part of a dynamic, innovative team improving patient safety.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9284DG

Job locations

London North West Hospitals, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Job description

Essential

  • MPharm degree and GPhC registration
  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
  • Evidence of medicines optimisation knowledge across care settings
  • IT literacy (basic and enhanced)
  • Experience in medicines information & advice services.

Desirable

  • Evidence of project work or resource development.
  • Knowledge of SPS and its role in medicines optimisation.
  • Evidence of CPD (e.g., postgraduate study, educational meetings).

Demonstration of JD description experience

Essential

  • Organisational skills and ability to manage time/projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Commitment to professional development.
  • Experience delivering medicines advice to healthcare professionals and patients.

Desirable

  • Primary care medicines optimisation experience.
  • Experience using digital tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, MiDatabank).

Demonstration or discussion of JD required skills

Essential

  • Ability to critically appraise and analyse complex information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage workload.
  • Problem-solving and judgement in conflicting evidence scenarios.
  • Ability to form clear, concise responses to get desired action in a timely manner.

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Ability to support research, teaching, and audit activities.
  • Commitment to equality and honesty
  • Collaborative working in and out of the MA setting, e.g. cross site/department, outside of pharmacy.
Person Specification

Job description

Essential

  • MPharm degree and GPhC registration
  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
  • Evidence of medicines optimisation knowledge across care settings
  • IT literacy (basic and enhanced)
  • Experience in medicines information & advice services.

Desirable

  • Evidence of project work or resource development.
  • Knowledge of SPS and its role in medicines optimisation.
  • Evidence of CPD (e.g., postgraduate study, educational meetings).

Demonstration of JD description experience

Essential

  • Organisational skills and ability to manage time/projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Commitment to professional development.
  • Experience delivering medicines advice to healthcare professionals and patients.

Desirable

  • Primary care medicines optimisation experience.
  • Experience using digital tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, MiDatabank).

Demonstration or discussion of JD required skills

Essential

  • Ability to critically appraise and analyse complex information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage workload.
  • Problem-solving and judgement in conflicting evidence scenarios.
  • Ability to form clear, concise responses to get desired action in a timely manner.

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Ability to support research, teaching, and audit activities.
  • Commitment to equality and honesty
  • Collaborative working in and out of the MA setting, e.g. cross site/department, outside of pharmacy.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

London North West Hospitals, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

London North West Hospitals, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Medicines Advice Pharmacist

Luke Elliott

luke.elliott@nhs.net

02088693973

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9284DG

Job locations

London North West Hospitals, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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