Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Maidstone seeks a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to enhance pharmaceutical services. The role includes leading clinical pharmacy services, participating in ward rounds, and training staff. Ideal candidates should have a master’s in pharmacy, be registered, and have post-registration experience. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710, along with opportunities for advanced clinical development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to wards/departments.
• Strong clinical/pharmaceutical knowledge for safe, effective, cost-conscious medicine use.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and participate in clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.
• Act as a role model and provide specialist advice to various specialties.
• Deliver high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Strong customer service orientation

Good time management

Education

Master (MPharm) degree in pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Completion of Foundation Stage 1 Training

Job description

Overview

Senior rotational clinical pharmacist opportunity at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. You will rotate across specialties to help develop clinical pharmacy services at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, working with Principal Pharmacists and the team to promote best practice across care groups. The role aims to optimise patient care during hospital stay and at discharge, providing enhanced clinical experience across disciplines within a multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Pharmacy Team supports medicines management, medicines optimisation, and training for Foundation Pharmacists and other trainees. You will be supported to achieve agreed objectives and to develop advanced clinical knowledge and negotiating skills as a senior clinical pharmacist. Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.

Main duties

• Lead, develop, and participate in clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.
• Act as a role model and provide specialist and general advice to the various specialties.
• Participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, including post-take ward rounds, delivering high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to areas within the care groups.
• Promote safe and economical drug use and identify and manage risk within the specialty.
• Develop, implement and audit guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
• Provide education and training to clinical pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, patients and carers within and outside the Trust.
• Work across interfaces to ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care at admission and discharge.
• Participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• Collaborate with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the care groups.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top NHS Trusts nationwide. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England serving around 600,000 residents with a diverse team of over 8,000 staff. We offer specialised cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital joined the Trust in October 2024, offering two operating theatres and diagnostic services.

Flexible working

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. We are open to adjusting hours or exploring other flexible arrangements to meet our patients and the Trust needs. Discuss your working needs with us.

Role details

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change • Band 7 • Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ

Job responsibilities

We have provided details in the job description and person specification. Review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced Level) check. All successful applicants will complete corporate trust induction once a start date is agreed.

Qualifications

Essential:
• Master (MPharm) degree in pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completion of Foundation Stage 1 Training

Desirable:
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society member
• Foundation Stage 2 Training or equivalent
• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:
• Post-registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience
• Experience delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to wards/departments
• Experience in clinical pharmacy training
• Strong clinical/pharmaceutical knowledge for safe, effective, cost-conscious medicine use
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management

Desirable:
• Experience in clinical audit or practice research
• Experience as a trainee pharmacist tutor or supervisor for pharmacy students

Skills

Essential:
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Strong customer service orientation
• Good time management

Desirable:
• Proficiency in word processing and IT

Legal and sponsorship information

Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS check (Enhanced Level).
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Visas and Immigration guidance applies. UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ