Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. This role offers a unique opportunity for Band 6 pharmacists aiming for progression to Band 7, focusing on specialization while consolidating core practices. Responsibilities include providing specialized pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients, and supporting the training of pharmacy staff and students. Ideally, candidates should possess hospital pharmacy experience and be working towards a clinical diploma. The position involves active participation in a 37.5-hour work week, including on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting with aspirations to develop as an independent prescriber.
• Completion of clinical diploma is required or in progress.
• Ability to supervise and train pharmacy team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to inpatients and outpatients.
• Be responsible for a clinical area and support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
• Assist in training members of the clinical team and pharmacy students.
• Participate in weekend and on-call duties.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to train others

Initiative

Education

Clinical diploma

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Are you a Band 6 pharmacist ready to become a Band 7 Pharmacist? Are you a Band 6 pharmacist ready to make the next step in your career but don't quite meet the job description? This role is a progression Band 6 to 7 position for those people thinking of taking the next step in their career by developing themselves in a specialist area whilst consolidating their practice in core rotational areas.

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist who is thinking of taking the next step in their career by developing themselves in a specialist area whilst consolidating their practice in core rotational areas. Ideally you will have completed, or be on your way towards finishing your clinical diploma and have experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. Aspirations to develop as an independent prescriber and to gain experience across a variety of specialist clinical areas will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high‑quality specialist clinical pharmacy service to inpatients and outpatients in a designated clinical area.
• Be responsible for a specialist clinical area on a day‑to‑day basis and deputise and support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for the directorate in their absence.
• Assist in the delivery of training and the development of members of the pharmacy clinical team, undergraduate pharmacy students, Foundation Year Pharmacists and members of the wider MDT.
• Show initiative whilst being a reliable and enthusiastic pharmacist, working effectively within a team and maintaining good communication skills.
• Participate in a 37.5‑hour work week, including on‑call, weekend, late duty and bank holiday rosters; some weekend work is expected as the pharmacy service operates 7 days a week.
• Complete a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check as part of Trust policy.

Working Pattern and Start Date

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week with required roster participation. Start date: after 1st April 2026 at the earliest.

Interview Date and Contact

Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
Contact: Sajjad Kanani, Deputy Clinical Pharmacy Manager, 01392 404809.

Progression and Development

*Progression will be based on achievement of 60 University Credits on a post‑graduate diploma course or achievement of Independent Prescribing Qualification; equivalent experience will be considered.

Employment Rights and Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer Information

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust