Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Croydon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to enhance clinical pharmacy services. This role requires hospital pharmacy experience and includes responsibilities such as supporting junior pharmacists, providing patient care, and ensuring professional standards. Candidates should hold a relevant Master's degree and GPhC registration. A competitive salary range of £53,751 - £60,651 per annum is offered, along with full-time hours. Join a team committed to improving patient care and making a difference in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• Evidence of commitment to CPD.
• Supervising and training staff experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Pharmacy service to various specialties.
• Support and supervise less experienced pharmacists.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good organization and time-management skills

Clinical pharmacy skills at Diploma level

Ability to work independently

Education

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Registration with GPhC

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Tools

JAC computer system

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5hrs per week + EDC (Fixed term)) Job ref 199-7429637-NP

Employer Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Croydon University Hospital Town Croydon Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inc of HCAS (Outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/01/2026 08:00

Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Band 7

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Band 7 (Full-time + EDC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across a number of clinical areas (for example, acute and specialist medicine, surgery and critical care, antimicrobials and medicines information).

Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co‑developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.

We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis. They will deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in the delivery of the directorate responsibilities and duties and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to a cohort of patients in accordance with Trust policies. They will support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation. They will deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives set by their section lead. Each rotation has been designed to develop clinical, specialist and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well‑rounded and capable pharmacist.

Rotations may include:

• Acute and General Medicine (incl. AMU, ED, Cardiology,, Gastroenterology, Renal and Endocrine,)
• Surgery and Critical Care
• Infectious Diseases / OPAT

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

The Pharmacy Department was recently nominated for the HSJ Awards - a prestigious recognition of healthcare excellence in the UK, celebrating impactful projects and innovations within the NHS.

To see more information about the team, please see the following link;

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities

• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• Candidate must be Registered with GPhC
• Evidence of commitment to CPD and maintains an up to date CPD portfolio
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

• Good knowledge of pharmacy practice.
• Good working knowledge of National Policy and guidelines (incl NICE guidance) applicable to the different specialties.
• Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities.
• Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge risk management
• Familiarity with word-processing, powerpoint and spreadsheet software.
• Understanding of current Medicines Management issues.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of pharmacist co‑ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking, and one stop dispensing
• Experience of supervising and training staff.
• Experience of working on general medical wards, stroke and elderly care wards
• Experience of drug therapy review, audit projects, evaluation of clinical studies and formulation of guidelines and protocols
• Experience of providing medicines information
• Experience of working in an out of hours service
• Accredited tutor for certificate in clinical pharmacy practice / diploma course
• Previous experience with JAC computer system
• Experience of conducting / being involved with quality improvement
• Experience of working in Paediatrics and / or with high cost drug

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Clinical pharmacy skills at Diploma level.
• Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
• Professional manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team as necessary
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate how Trust and personal values are applied to working practice
• Managerial and leadership ability.

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Name Abbas Alidina. Job title Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services. Email address [e-mail]. Telephone number 02084013000. Telephone extension 5276.