Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

East Kent Hospitals University Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting highly motivated pharmacists for a structured rotational programme. You will gain experience across our 3 main hospital sites and participate in the ELEVATE pathway to progress your clinical pharmacy career.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork within the MDT, and development of leadership and management skills, supported by comprehensive professional governance and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-year Master’s degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• 1 year Pre-registration training
• Registered member of The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Rotate across our three largest hospital sites in a structured programme (Kent and Canterbury, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Margate and William Harvey).
• Participate in the ELEVATE programme to advance from Foundation to Advanced level and gain broad clinical exposure across key services (Emergency, Acute Frailty, Critical Care, Education, Medicines Governance, Oncology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Specialist Medicine).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy

Pre-registration training

GPhC registration

Job description

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking highly motivated pharmacists to join our growing team of specialist clinical rotational pharmacists.

Does this describe you?

• A professional who puts patients first in all that you do
• A team worker who can contribute confidently to the Multi-Disciplinary Team
• A pharmacist enthusiastic to develop your clinical pharmacy skills in specialities
• An excellent communicator
• Keen to develop your management and leadership skills

Main duties of the job

We have a structured rotational programme where you will gain experience across our 3 largest hospital sites - The Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate and the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. For more detailed information about our rotational programme please see our specialist clinical pharmacist handbook that is attached to this job advert.
The ELEVATE programme is designed to support and develop pharmacists from Foundation to Advanced level to ensure you are perfectly placed to move forward in your career. Rotations are usually for 9 months and include the areas below but for a full list and further detail please see our handbook or get in touch:

• Emergency Floor (includes a 7 day clinical service)
• Acute Frailty
• Critical Care
• Education and Training
• Medication Safety/Governance
• Medicines Value
• Oncology
• Paediatrics
• Surgery
• Specialist Medicine e.g. cardiology, renal

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 344-8210DBH

Closing date: 28 October 2026

Essential qualifications and training

• 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain and 1 years Pre-registration training
• Registered member of The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge gained through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience

Desirable qualifications and training

• Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 or equivalent
• Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor an/or Educational Supervisor
• Registered with GPhC as an Independent Prescriber

Essential clinical skills and experience

• Experience in hospital pharmacy (post registration) showing clinical experience within various environments
• Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services

Desirable clinical skills and experience

• Demonstrate experience in a full range of clinical specialities

Essential governance

• Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results

Desirable governance

• Service improvement and change management skills

Essential personal and professional attributes

• Demonstrable evidence of clinical pharmacy experience and further study
• As a minimum the post holder must demonstrate knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
• Can demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework

Desirable personal and professional attributes

• Leadership/innovation and motivational skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• UKMI level competencies

Essential other requirements

• Upholds and models the Trust values

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. 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Contact

Lead Pharmacist Clinical Operations and Workforce, Emma Dodridge, [e-mail], 07580410513