Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

National Health Service; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is offering a rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist post with six-month rotations across critical care, medicine, surgery, nutrition, paediatrics and medicines information.

You will receive supervision and training in each rotation and may pursue post-graduate qualifications including independent prescribing.

Qualifications

• GPhC Registered (essential)
• Certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience (1 year post registration acute NHS experience)
• Masters Degree (essential)
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy (desirable)
• Independent prescribing qualification (desirable)
• Demonstrable NHS hospital experience (essential)

Responsibilities

• Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information please get in touch.

Education

GPhC Registered

Certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience

Masters Degree

Diploma in clinical pharmacy

Independent prescribing qualification

NHS hospital experience

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. 49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 390-HC-CSS-BR-3807

Job locations: Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

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

Desirable

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy
• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable NHS hospital experience

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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET United Kingdom

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