Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivate pharmacist to assume the role of Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Chelsea Hospital site) on a Fixed Term basis (9 months) As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & training, the successful post holder will undertake the following duties: - Leads, co-ordinates and manages the development and provision of the Pharmacy Residency Service. - Contributes to the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Medicine Directorate ensuring the safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within the speciality. - Supports the provision of Pharmacy dispensary services to ensure a high quality of clinical service provision, a favourable experience for patients and service users and efficient processing of prescriptions and in-patient medicine requests for patients - Manages the provision of clinical training and supervision to Resident and Trainee Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary. Main duties of the job As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training the successful post holder will undertake duties that deliver in the following key areas within the Pharmacy Department: Residency Service Ward Clinical Service Dispensary Service Education and Training About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top - performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 289-CS-572 Job locations Chelsea & Westminster Hospital 369 Fullham Road London SW10 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Residency