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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
9 months (Fixed term ends 23/08/2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-GP-CSS-BA-3833
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£57,528 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

(**) Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Women's and Children's

Band 8a

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy team. The position will be based at Basildon site, where you will be part of an innovative team, and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical service to our patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge and organisational skills. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams located at the three sites in Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This will be a great opportunity to develop your clinical leadership role and play an active part in change management projects.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

  • Providing specialist clinical pharmacy services to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatric wards
  • Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice
  • Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including Trainee, Foundation and Specialist pharmacists
  • Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are completed where required.
  • Deputise for the  clinical lead pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
  • Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
  • Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
  • Develop your existing role as an independent prescriber, or working towards this goal.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.

For further information, please contact Corrinne Duty, Clinical Lead Pharmacist  on 0800 44 38460 or email [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post-graduate qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities
  • Line management experience
  • Significant relevant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
  • Experience Women's and Children's clinical pharmacy service
  • Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Corrinne Duty
Job title
Clinical Lead Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524900
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