Pharmacist

nhs trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Payroll

Supportive payroll team

NHS environment opportunity

Dedicated Recruiters

Job summary

NHS Trust in Chelmsford, Essex is seeking a Band 6 pharmacist to join a busy hospital pharmacy team. The role involves delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across inpatient and outpatient dispensary services for both new graduates and early-career pharmacists.

The post requires GPHC registration, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting. Onsite full-time work with a competitive hourly rate offers a supportive, compliant payroll environment.

Qualifications

• GPHC registration is required.
• Willing to develop clinical knowledge across settings.
• Confident communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Able to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective use of medicines.
• Carry out final accuracy checks (If ACT Trained) to support timely and safe supply of medications.
• Provide tailored patient counselling to promote understanding, adherence, and safe use of prescribed treatments.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and assistants to maintain high standards of dispensing and supply.
• Support the delivery of a patient-centred service in line with hospital policies and national guidelines.

Skills

GPHC Registration

Clinical development

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Pharmacist

Date Available: 2026-09-29

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB, CM1 1

Additional Info: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-30T03:01:49.927

Job Details

• Band: 6 Pharmacist
• Location: Essex
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 09:00 am - 17:15 pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite only
• Rate: £24 - £32 per hour (Dependent on experience)

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 pharmacist to join the friendly and supportive pharmacy team at this NHS Trust, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across the inpatient and outpatient dispensary services. This role is ideal for newly qualified or early-career pharmacists who are ready to build solid clinical and operational experience in a busy hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective use of medicines
• Carrying out final accuracy checks (If ACT Trained) to support timely and safe supply of medications
• Providing tailored patient counselling to promote understanding, adherence, and safe use of prescribed treatments
• Working collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and assistants to maintain high standards of dispensing and supply
• Supporting the delivery of a patient-centred service in line with hospital policies and national guidelines

Essential Requirements

• GPHC Registration
• Eager to develop their clinical knowledge and professional skills across a variety of settings
• Confident in communicating with patients and healthcare professionals alike
• Committed to providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Why Work With Us

• Weekly Payroll
• Supportive compliance and payroll team
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary NHS environment
• Dedicated Recruiters