Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to Band 7 progression

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking motivated pharmacists for a rotational program across multiple specialties. You will develop your skills and contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. This is a band 6 to band 7 progression post, requiring strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. Applications should be personally composed.

Qualifications

• Professional pharmacists who prioritize patient care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Motivated to develop clinical pharmacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services across various specialties.
• Participate in a structured rotational program.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical pharmacy skills

Leadership skills

Patient-centered approach

Job description

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is 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 various specialties
• An excellent communicator
• Keen to develop your management and leadership skills

This is a band 6 to band 7 progression post as part of our structured rotational programme, where you will gain experience across our three largest hospital sites – The Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, and the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

The programme is designed to support and develop pharmacists from Foundation to Advanced level to ensure you are well-prepared to advance your career. Rotations typically last between 4 to 9 months, depending on the specialty and role. They include, but are not limited to, the following areas; for a full list and further details, 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

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and numerous 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 introduced a new way of working called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We’re seeking compassionate individuals to join us on this journey of continuous improvement for the benefit of our patients, families, and carers.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected as this document is a crucial part of the assessment. Support with applications is available for those with declared disabilities.

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application form, even if you already hold a sponsorship or work permit for another role. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles at Band 5 and above.

Access the full Job Description and Person Specification in the 'supporting documents' section below.

For further queries, please contact the line manager using the contact details provided.

This advert closes on Friday, 22 August 2025.