Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist. This role involves working across multiple rotations in critical care, paediatrics, and surgery. The ideal candidate will have UK hospital experience and a General Pharmaceutical Council registration. This opportunity offers a chance for professional growth and includes support for pursuing the Independent Prescribing qualification.

Qualifications

• Post-registration UK hospital experience (minimum 18 months).
• Experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients.
• Evidence of good clinical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple rotations including critical care, paediatrics, surgery.
• Daily duties include ward-based tasks, chart reviews, clinical interventions.
• Lead audits and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Good organisational skills

Ability to motivate self and others

Drug usage review / evaluation / audit experience

Education

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Certificate in clinical pharmacy

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Job description

Overview

Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist role at ESTH. An exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to enhance clinical expertise while honing management skills. Includes progression to specialised roles in paediatrics, antimicrobials, education and training, critical care, renal medicine, and biologics and homecare. Support available to pursue the Independent Prescribing qualification.

About the Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides services to approximately 490,000 people in southwest London and northeast Surrey. Specialist services include renal and neonatal intensive care, serving a wider area. The Trust employs around 5,000 staff with over 500 volunteers.

Job Details

Location: St Helier and Epsom Hospital; Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey; Carshalton and Epsom; SM5 1AA

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Flexible working arrangements including part-time/job-share may be considered.

Responsibilities

Work across multiple rotations including critical care, paediatrics, surgery, and various medical specialties. Daily duties include ward-based tasks, chart reviews, clinical interventions, optimising medication regimens, patient education on medications, screening discharge prescriptions, and supporting junior or trainee pharmacists. Lead audits and drive quality improvement initiatives. During 6-month rotations, provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service and develop managerial skills toward agreed objectives. This position may involve on-call duties.

Qualifications

Essential

• General Pharmaceutical Council registration
• Certificate in clinical pharmacy (12 months complete and working towards 18 months)

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent; management training
• Full Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Management training

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration UK hospital experience (minimum 18 months)
• Experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients
• Demonstrate evidence of good clinical knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Management of staff / staff appraisal

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Good organisational skills, self and others
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Drug usage review / evaluation / audit experience

Desirable

• Clinical governance and risk management
• Experience contributing to or leading on the writing of trust guidelines, policies and procedures

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: St Helier and Epsom Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, Carshalton and Epsom, SM5 1AA

Employer website: epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us