Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes weekends on a rota basis)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9676
- 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
- 10/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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 specialist clinical pharmacists
This rotational post consists of 6 month rotations across a 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
If successful, you will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to patients, pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across a variety of specialties and multidisciplinary teams.
You will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to hospital wards and departments in accordance with trust policies.
You 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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
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
- Indepent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential 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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