Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Diverse Specialties & Flex

National Health Service; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to gain broad exposure across medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions. You will rotate through Medicines Information and patient services, developing expertise while supporting the team on ward rounds.

The post offers flexible working and a strong emphasis on staff development, with opportunities to undertake JP Diploma and mentorship within a two-site Pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Essential MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree). GPhC registration.
• Desirable Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Prescription Monitoring.
• Need for confidentiality and NHS information governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
• Day-to-day collaboration with Medicines Management Technicians.
• Provide prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
• Educate patients about their medicines.
• Participate in clinical audits.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical auditing

Patient education

Confidentiality/data handling

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Desirable)

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to gain broad exposure across medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions. You will rotate through Medicines Information and patient services, developing expertise while supporting the team on ward rounds.

The post offers flexible working and a strong emphasis on staff development, with opportunities to undertake JP Diploma and mentorship within a two-site Pharmacy department.