Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 6 - Band 7 (depending upon experience)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9656
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational
Band 6 - Band 7 (depending upon experience)
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 clinical pharmacists.
This rotational post consists of 3 - 6 month rotations across a wide variety of specialist clinical areas which may include critical care, medicine, surgery and nutrition, paediatrics, aseptic services 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 specialities 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
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
Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Pharmacist 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPhC Registered
- Masters Degree
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Independent prescribing qualification
Communication
Essential criteria
- Application form demonstrates attention to detail
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable NHS hospital experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
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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