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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9852-A
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/11/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

Band 7

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 an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of rotational senior clinical pharmacists.

This rotational post consists of 6 month rotations across a wide variety of specialist clinical areas which may include critical care, specialist medicine, surgery and nutrition, paediatrics and medicines information.

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly structured environment supported by an excellent team. You will be provided with the necessary supervision and training in each rotation and there may be an opportunity to undertake additional post-graduate qualifications, including the independent prescribing course.

 

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to patients, pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across a variety of specialties and multidisciplinary teams. 

Within your role you will need to assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to hospital wards and departments in accordance with trust policies. 

The post holder will work with the Principal Clinical Pharmacist and other senior members of staff to develop clinical and other services within the Trust. 

The post holder will assist the Principal Clinical Pharmacist in providing clinical training and supervision of other departmental staff. 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

For further information, please get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GPhC Registered
  • Certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience (1 year post registration acute NHS experience)
  • Masters Degree
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma in clinical pharmacy
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable NHS hospital experience

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Ellis
Job title
Principal Clinical Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 513516
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