Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider based in Rochford is seeking a qualified Band 7 clinical pharmacist to join their pharmacy team. The role requires at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a Master's Degree in Pharmacy. Applicants should possess excellent clinical and communication skills and be ready to participate in training and education. Benefits include a relocation package, flexible working from day one, and up to 33 days of holiday after 10 years of service.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working available from day one

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience.
• Continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services, enhance patient pharmaceutical care.
• Participate in training, education, and audit.
• Deliver medicines education to patients, carers, and staff.
• Regular dispensary shifts at the Trust dispensary in Chelmsford.

Skills

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in acute or primary care

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

You will provide clinical pharmacy services, enhance patient pharmaceutical care, support the provision and development of medicines management services, and participate in training, education, and audit. The department provides support for the care of the elderly and rehabilitation beds, and patients can be complex, requiring infusions, oxygen and basic ventilation. You may need to provide advice for patients based in the community being cared for by EPUT's community teams. You will be based in Rochford. Your primary role will be to provide clinical services, develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to MDT meetings and ward rounds, and deliver medicines education to patients, carers, and staff. Ensuring smooth transitions at the interface and from inpatient care to community teams, home, and care homes will be an essential part of the role. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities

We seek a qualified pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our pharmacy team as a Band 7 clinical pharmacist. You will have at least 2 years post‑registration experience, have completed or be completing a post‑graduate clinical pharmacy qualification, and possess well‑developed clinical pharmacy skills. We would also welcome applications from pharmacists with experience in acute or primary care, keen to explore new career opportunities. The opportunity may also arise to extend practice into mental health services. In addition to travel, your duties will include regular dispensary shifts at the Trust dispensary in Chelmsford and an on‑call commitment, so having access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement.

The post‑holder will be supported to develop their clinical and management skills through funded postgraduate study. For those without such qualifications, this would include a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice, as well as development as an independent prescriber. You should hold a Master's Degree in Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification and be currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applicants from any background who have the experience and passion to manage clinical services in a hospital setting. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training, or equivalent experience, and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice.

Benefits

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work that wraps around your needs.
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

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