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Job summary

Main area
Healthcare Scientist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
374-SR3779
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Hastings and Eastbourne
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2025 23:59
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Rotational Specialist Pharmacist Band 7

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne
Rotational Specialist Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist
 
Due to the expansion of our innovative team, we are delighted to offer multiple opportunities for Rotational Specialist Pharmacists.  We welcome applications from all sectors who have been registered for over a year. 
 
This role will involve rotating around specialist areas such as Women's and Children, Surgery and Critical Care and potentially an education education /clinical lecturer rotation linked with the University of Brighton . The successful candidates will support the Lead and Specialist Pharmacist's within these areas to provide patient centred-care and lead on projects that support the directorate achieve clinical, pharmaceutical or financial targets. Progression and development are key priorities for our department and this role is designed to support career progression from post-registration Foundation training through to Advanced Level Practice.
 
We also offer structured support for personal and professional growth, including access to a funded Postgraduate Clinical Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, and future support in gaining an Independent Prescribing qualification.
 
This post may be based at either Eastbourne District General Hospital or Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work closely with consultants, medical staff, midwives, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical pharmacy services to the specialist area. You will also support the dispensary as needed and be part of the wider clinical pharmacy team.
 
This role includes a focus on staff education and development. You will be a Practice Supervisor for trainee pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates, and rotational clinical pharmacists. At the same time, you will be supported in pursuing your own professional development, with opportunities that align with both your career goals and the needs of the department.
 
Additionally, you will be expected to participate in the department’s weekend and on-call service on a rota basis after completing an orientation and induction period.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

 

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm
  • GPhC Registration (Vocational Master’s degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 year’s pre-registration training and experience)
  • CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable criteria
  • Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice / other equivalent
  • Post-graduate qualification
  • RPS Foundation Programme completion
  • Training in change management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 1 year pre-registration training and experience
  • Post registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS managed sector (e.g. GP surgery, PCN, secondary care)
  • Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information, and producing reports
  • Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist
  • Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
  • HEELaSE Practice Supervisor course or equivalent
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma Daws
Job title
Lead Pharmacist Conquest
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 131 4500
Additional information

Gemma Daws 0300 131 4500 ext. 773453

Operational Site Lead Pharmacist Conquest Hospital

Marie Andrade 0300 131 4724 ext. 734724

Operational Site Lead Pharmacist Eastbourne Hospital 

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