Pharmacist

Job Description

Pharmacist

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

Full-Time / Part-Time | Flexible Shifts

Competitive NHS Rates | Start ASAP

We are working in partnership with Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an experienced Pharmacist to support services within a community hospital setting.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a respected NHS Foundation Trust, supporting medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy services across inpatient and secure healthcare pathways.

About the Role

As a Pharmacist within CNWL, you will:

• Deliver pharmacy services in line with GPhC standards, NHS governance, and local SOPs
• Clinically screen and verify prescriptions for appropriateness, interactions, contraindications, and dosing accuracy
• Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation initiatives
• Provide patient counselling and discharge medication advice
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including medical, nursing, and secure healthcare staff
• Ensure safe management of medicines, including controlled drugs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within electronic prescribing systems
• Contribute to audit, governance, and patient safety processes

This role requires on-site working within a community hospital setting.

Essential Requirements

• MPharm degree (or equivalent)
• Current GPhC registration in good standing
• Experience within an NHS hospital, community, or secure healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgement
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Valid UK Prison Clearance (essential)
• Up-to-date compliance documentation (Right to Work, DBS where required)

Desirable

• Previous experience in community hospital or secure healthcare pharmacy
• Familiarity with NHS electronic prescribing systems
• Experience supporting medicines optimisation initiatives

Why Join CNWL?

• Work within a well-established NHS Foundation Trust
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Competitive rates
• Flexible working options
• Supportive onboarding process

If you are a motivated Pharmacist with prison clearance looking to support services within CNWL, we would welcome your application.