Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Hastings, Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization in Hastings is looking for a Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist. The role involves rotating through various specialties, developing clinical skills, and providing patient-centered care. Candidates must hold a relevant pharmacy degree and be registered with the GPhC. Benefits include personal and professional growth support, as well as a collaborative work environment with a focus on patient outcomes. Apply now for this enriching opportunity.

Benefits

Support for personal and professional growth

Access to Psychological Support

NHS pension scheme

On-site nurseries

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent and GPhC registration required.
• Ongoing commitment to personal development required.
• Experience in patient-facing practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy service on a rotational basis.
• Support dispensary with efficient service.
• Join weekend and on-call service on a rota basis.

Skills

Patient-facing practice experience

Autonomy in clinical practice

Mentoring and training pharmacy staff

Medicines reviews

Information technology proficiency

Education

BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm

Registration with the GPhC

Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Due to the expansion of our innovative team, we are delighted to offer multiple opportunities for rotational pharmacists. We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists due to qualify in January 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 specialties 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. 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. This post may be based at either Eastbourne District General Hospital or Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

Main duties of the job

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist.

The post includes rotations in 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 with the support of an experienced pharmacy team.

Under the supervision of our specialist 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.

About us

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 on‑site 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. On‑site 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.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm
• Registration with the GPhC (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 year pre‑registration / foundation training and experience)
• 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)

Experience

• Experience of patient facing practice or evidence of the application of skills/practice that are suitable for foundation to advanced practice
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.