Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Virtual Ward

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist to deliver pharmacy services at Medway Hospital. The role involves ensuring patients receive optimal support for their medications and rotating through various pharmacy specialties. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Pharmacy and at least 18 months of experience in a hospital pharmacy. This full-time position offers a salary range of £47,810 - £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• 18 months of post-qualification experience within pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Evidence of MDT working.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver pharmacy services to patients.
• Ensure optimal medicine support for patients.
• Engage with the Infection Management Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Methodical and able to prioritise workload

Leading/mentoring/coaching experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy

Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK

Job description

Job Summary

Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: 15th December 2025

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working.

Reference Number: 275-2511RSCP-VW

Job Location: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham, ME7 5NY.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

• Develop and deliver pharmacy services to patients at Medway Hospital.
• Ensure patients get the most from their medicines and receive optimal support.
• Rotate through Pharmacy specialties: Acute medicine, Admissions, Cardiology, Surgery, Virtual Hospital, Paediatrics, Critical Care (level 2 and level 3).
• Gain experience in Anticoagulation, Aseptic services, Governance and Risk, Research and audit, and Antimicrobials.
• Liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to tailor services to the Trust’s and patients’ needs.

Values

Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, Together. We are committed to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion; all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

Job Responsibilities

• Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Work with the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to review policies and protocols to ensure they reflect current evidence-based practice.
  • Ensure adherence to antibiotic guidelines, policies and strategies.
  • Assist with management of the Antimicrobial Prescribing application.
  • Provide proactive input into antimicrobial management of patients with sepsis and inappropriate use.
  • Engage with the Infection Management Team and attend anti‑infective meetings.
  • Audit adherence to antimicrobial policies and provide feedback to divisions.
  • Provide antimicrobial usage data and feedback to the Antibiotic Stewardship Group.
  • Act as an antimicrobial resource for clinical staff.
  • Engage with Hospital at Home and Surgical Patient Enhanced teams for safe outpatient antimicrobial management.
  • Attend antimicrobial ward rounds led by consultants.
• Patient Services
  • Dispense and check medication as required.
  • Link clinical and patient services, supervise dispensary practice.
  • Ensure prescribing policies for unlicensed and out‑of‑licence drugs are adhered to.
  • Support the Dispensary Management team and reduce dispensing errors.
• Education and Training
  • Serve as Practice Supervisor/ Educational Supervisor for Foundation Pharmacists and Pre‑Registration Pharmacists.
  • Conduct Supervised Learning Events and ward assessments.
  • Participate in the training of pharmacy staff, other professionals and pharmacy students.
  • Maintain an active portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and participate in departmental CPD sessions.
• Policy Development, Financial & Resource Management
  • Update or write SOPs.
  • Develop policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost‑effective prescribing.
  • Support the Lead Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure and providing accurate analysis.
  • Identify potential cost‑savings and implement systems to realise savings.
  • Educate other professionals on drug costs and promote evidence‑based prescribing.
  • Assist in implementing local and national directives (NICE, Patient Safety Alerts).
• Audit and Research
  • Undertake clinical audit and research in pharmacy and with other professionals.
  • Implement changes from audit projects and Quality Improvement Projects.
  • Publish and present findings locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Supervise audit and QIP projects undertaken by students and pharmacy technicians.
• General
  • Report any complaints, incidents or near‑miss situations via the error‑reporting system.
  • Maintain an active CPD portfolio.
  • Show confidentiality regarding patient information and Trust commercial data.
  • Uphold Clinical Governance principles.
  • Operate under relevant laws, RPS, GPhC, Trust procedures and professional standards.
  • Undertake other duties as directed by the Chief Pharmacist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligible to be).
• Diploma fully complete (1 point) or certificate only (1 point).

Experience

• 18 months of post‑qualification experience within pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Evidence of MDT working.

Knowledge

• Good core therapeutic knowledge.
• Understanding of medicines management.
• Understanding of medicines safety.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Methodical and able to prioritise workload.
• Leading/mentoring/coaching experience.
• Problem‑solving skills.

Values Based Question

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a ‘can do’ attitude (include situation and outcome).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham, ME7 5NY

Website: https://www.medway.nhs.uk/