Rotational Specialist Pharmacist Band 7

NHS; Eastbourne, Hastings; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Eastbourne is seeking a Rotational Specialist Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist to support patient care in various specialities. This role involves working alongside healthcare professionals, offering educational support, and progressing career development. Ideal candidates should have a relevant pharmacy degree and NHS experience, alongside strong IT skills.

Benefits

Access to funded postgraduate clinical certificate

Staff development

Onsite nurseries and restaurants

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with a minimum of 1 year pre-registration training.
• Commitment to personal development evidenced by a CPD portfolio.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacist role in the NHS managed sector.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with healthcare professionals to provide clinical pharmacy services.
• Support dispensary operations and participate in the department's weekend and on-call service.
• Supervise and educate trainee pharmacists and pharmacy undergraduates.

Skills

Good IT skills

Experience working with clinicians

Mentoring and training pharmacy staff

Education

BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm

GPhC Registration

Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne Rotational Specialist Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist Due to the expansion of our innovative team, we are delighted to offer multiple opportunities for Rotational Specialist Pharmacists. We welcome applications from all sectors who have been registered for over a year. This role will involve rotating around specialist areas such as Women s and Children, Surgery and Critical Care and potentially an education/clinical lecturer rotation linked with the University of Brighton. The successful candidates will support the Lead and Specialist Pharmacist's within these areas to provide patient centred-care and lead on projects that support the directorate achieve clinical, pharmaceutical or financial targets. Progression and development are key priorities for our department and this role is 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 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

In this role, you will work closely with consultants, medical staff, midwives, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical pharmacy services to the specialist area. You will also support the dispensary as needed and be part of the wider clinical pharmacy team. This role includes a focus on staff education and development. You will be a Practice Supervisor for trainee pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates, and rotational clinical pharmacists. At the same time, you will be supported in pursuing your own professional development, with opportunities that align with both your career goals and the needs of the department. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in the department's weekend and on-call service on a rota basis after completing an orientation and induction period.

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 onsite 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. Onsite 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm
• GPhC Registration (Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 year's pre-registration training and experience)
• CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice / other equivalent
• Training in change management

Experience

• 1 year pre-registration training and experience
• Post registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS managed sector (e.g. GP surgery, PCN, secondary care)
• Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information, and producing reports
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of working with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist
• Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
• HEELaSE Practice Supervisor course or equivalent

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, per annum, pro rata