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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9194
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
23/09/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Pharmacist

Band 6

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 month rotations across a wide variety of clinical areas including emergency care, medicine, surgery, elderly care,  medicines information and technical services.

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

 

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across a variety of wards and departments.

Duties will vary dependent upon the rotation but will include medicines reconciliation, clinical screening and checking of prescriptions, and general clinical pharmacy duties.

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

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment.

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

 

 

Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered pharmacist with GPhC
  • MPharm (4 Years) plus 1 year preregistration training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience within NHS acute hospital environment

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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