Pharmacist (Entry Level)
Employer: CW Medicines Ltd
Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH and 56 Dean Street Clinic
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed at interview)
Salary: £50,254 per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
About the Role
CW Medicines Ltd is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Pharmacist to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts, providing high quality pharmaceutical services across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and the 56 Dean Street Clinic.
We are looking for a motivated pharmacist who thrives in a busy environment, demonstrates excellent professional standards, and has a positive, solution focused approach. Working closely with the Superintendent Pharmacist and wider pharmacy team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of outpatient pharmacy services while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
This role would suit a pharmacist who enjoys working collaboratively, is committed to continuous improvement, and is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of the pharmacy service in a changing NHS landscape.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the Outpatient Pharmacy Service.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and patient safety in line with GPhC, Department of Health and local requirements.
- Provide day to day leadership and act as a role model for pharmacy staff.
- Support the efficient management and administration of CW Medicines Ltd.
- Work collaboratively with the Superintendent Pharmacist and fellow pharmacists to support service continuity and minimise reliance on locum pharmacists.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to influence and work effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Leadership, supervision and delegation skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Proficient in using pharmacy systems, keyboard skills and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to short notice changes when required.
- Pragmatic, methodical, resilient and professional.
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence of advanced clinical knowledge through postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Experience as a qualified pharmacist across a range of settings and roles.
- Experience of supporting service, business or team development.
- Understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing issues.
- Extensive knowledge of medicines legislation and pharmacy practice guidance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,254 per annum (pro rata for part time staff).
- Annual discretionary bonus of up to 10%.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- NEST pension scheme.
- Flexible working from day one (subject to service requirements and approval).
- Eye test and glasses reimbursement up to £60 for DSE users.
- GPhC registration fee reimbursement.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- GymFlex and Bicycle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from colleagues seeking flexible or smarter working arrangements. If successful, we will make every effort to accommodate individual preferences where service needs allow.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. CW Medicines Ltd does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Pay: £50,254.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelsea, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
