Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - F/T

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic pharmacy department. This role offers the chance to rotate across various specialties, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality clinical services. With a focus on leadership and mentoring, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care. The position offers a supportive environment within a large NHS Trust, ensuring your contributions are valued and impactful. If you are an innovative and self-motivated pharmacist, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and a Master's in Pharmacy required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day pharmaceutical services and clinical pharmacy.
• Work with the pharmacy team to assist in developing pharmaceutical services.

Skills

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Contact

Pharmacy Computer Technology

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Current registered Member of GPhC

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Job summary

Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

The Royal Berkshire Pharmacy department is passionate about developing an excellent clinical pharmacy service and is looking for enthusiastic, innovative, and self-motivated pharmacists to join our team.

Working in the Royal Berkshire Pharmacy department, you will have the opportunity to rotate across various specialties, engaging with multidisciplinary clinical teams to make a meaningful difference.

Main duties of the job

As a band 7 rotational clinical pharmacist, you will be part of the pharmacy clinical ward team, helping to deliver high-quality specialist services to patients and the multidisciplinary team (MDT). We will support your development in leadership and mentoring skills, with opportunities to line manage pharmacists.

Each post has an extended 1-year rotation, including management and project opportunities in areas such as Gastroenterology, Renal, ICU, Admissions, Pediatrics, Surgery, Care of the Elderly, Education, and Training.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. It achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust provides high-quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, including areas from Newbury to Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham, parts of Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. It is Reading's biggest employer.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6788769NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacist is responsible for the professional aspects of the day-to-day pharmaceutical service provided by the Trust. They will work closely with the pharmacy team to provide clinical pharmacy services to wards and assist in developing pharmaceutical services.

For more details, please refer to the full Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Education (Essential)

• Current registered Member of GPhC
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Member of UKCPA
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice

Experience (Essential)

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Extensive multidisciplinary teamwork
• Extensive patient contact

Desirable

• Audit experience
• Experience of pharmacy computer technology

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/