Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

Transformation Unit; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) in Chelmsford. The post offers six-month rotations across specialist areas including critical care, medicine, surgery, nutrition, paediatrics and medicines information, with supervision and opportunities for post-graduate qualifications.

You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to patients and staff, develop services with the Clinical Lead Pharmacist, and help train other team members in a

Qualifications

• GPhC registered to practice in the UK.
• 1 year post-registration NHS acute experience preferred.
• Masters degree and Diploma in clinical pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to patients and staff across wards.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service in line with trust policies.
• Work with the Clinical Lead Pharmacist to develop clinical services within the Trust.
• Support clinical training and supervision of other department staff.

Education

GPhC Registered

Certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience

Masters Degree

Diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Band 7

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of rotational senior clinical pharmacists.

This rotational post consists of 6 month rotations across a wide variety of specialist clinical areas which may include critical care, specialist medicine, surgery and nutrition, paediatrics and medicines information.

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly structured environment supported by an excellent team. You will be provided with the necessary supervision and training in each rotation and there may be an opportunity to undertake additional post-graduate qualifications, including the independent prescribing course.

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to patients, pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across a variety of specialties and multidisciplinary teams.

Within your role you will need to assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to hospital wards and departments in accordance with trust policies.

The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead Pharmacist and other senior members of staff to develop clinical and other services within the Trust.

The post holder will assist the Clinical Lead Pharmacist in providing clinical training and supervision of other departmental staff.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• GPhC Registered
• Certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience (1 year post registration acute NHS experience)
• Masters Degree
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy

Experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.