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Pharmacy
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 24 mis (up to)
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Eastbourne / Hastings
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£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist supporting Education and Development

NHS AfC: Band 6

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 £700 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. 

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Due to the restructure  of our innovative Education and Development team, we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a rotational pharmacist to support with our training delivery. We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists due to qualify in August 2026, newly qualified pharmacists, community pharmacists, and those already working within hospital pharmacy or other sectors. 
 
We are seeking pharmacists who are committed to developing their clinical expertise and leadership skills, with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care. This role offers the chance to collaborate with clinicians across sectors in East Sussex, supporting the advancement of practice and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
 
Progression and development are key priorities for our department. Rotational pharmacists will benefit from experience across a wide range of specialities at both our main hospital sites and community locations, with opportunities to work alongside multi-sector partners, including the local mental health trust. These rotations are designed to support career progression from post-registration Foundation training through to Advanced Level Practice.
 
This post may be based at either Eastbourne District General Hospital or Conquest Hospital.
 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

We also offer structured support for personal and professional growth, including completion of the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway, access to a funded Postgraduate Clinical Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, and future support in gaining an Independent Prescribing qualification.
 

The post includes rotations in education and development,  surgical and medical areas with the potential for cancer services and a mental health rotation within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.  Experience within these areas will build key clinical skills and provide an opportunity to develop into a confident practitioner enabling completion of the RPS foundation framework  with the support of an experienced pharmacy team.

Under the supervision of our specialist Education and Development (Independent Prescribing) Pharmacists, you will work closely with consultants, other medical staff, nurses and pharmacy staff in ensuring that medicine use is safe, rational, effective and evidence based 

The post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a group of wards on a rotational basis and support the dispensary in providing an efficient and timely service. The applicant will also need to join the department weekend and on-call service on a rota basis following a period of orientation and induction. The successful candidate will be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists and Pharmacy undergraduates. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

 

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm
  • Registration with the GPhC (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years pre-registration / foundation training and experience)
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA
  • CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development and progression through post-registration Foundation (one of key objectives for progression)
  • Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification/pathway completion (one of key objectives for progression)
  • Recognised qualification as Practice and/or Educational Supervisor or equivalent role or equivalent experience (one of key objectives for progression)
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of patient facing practice or evidence of the application of skills/practice that are suitable for foundation to advanced practice
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working autonomously with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist (one of key objectives for progression)
  • Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
  • Experience of carrying out medicines reviews and medicines reconciliation for patients on discharge from hospital
  • Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting and retrieving information

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Is dynamic, self-motivated and enthusiastic about the contribution of pharmacists and pharmacy staff to patient care
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the role and the responsibility as identified within the job description
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current practice and policy relating to pharmacy and medicines optimisation
  • Demonstrates an ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload, to work under pressure and act with autonomy whilst retaining a sense of own capabilities and escalate when necessary
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written and ability to influence medical prescribers
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional standards
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrates an understanding of risk and a commitment to audit, quality improvement and change management
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the national drivers that influence pharmacy practice
  • Demonstrate integrity and leadership as a professional role model
  • Support the development of others through multidisciplinary teaching or as a named Designated Prescribing Practitioner, Designated Supervisor or Practice Supervisor

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

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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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Enw
Sarah Purdy
Teitl y swydd
Pharmacist Training Programme Director
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
03001313732
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Jane Starr 07812461554

jane,[email protected]

Associate chief Pharmacist

Marie Andrade 0300 131 4724 ext. 734724

Operational Site Lead Pharmacist Eastbourne Hospital 

 

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