Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Newport, Wales, is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist to enhance their Pharmacy Team at St Marys Hospital. This role offers an opportunity for rapid skill development through rotations in multiple specialties. The candidate will help improve patient outcomes and have a direct impact on medicines safety. Ideal applicants are passionate about patient care and possess strong clinical knowledge along with teamwork skills. Full-time position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience.
• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in clinical speciality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing decisions.
• Undertake rotations in various clinical areas.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient-centred care plans.
• Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care through accurate drug histories.
• Mentor and train other pharmacy professionals.

Skills

LTC Pharmacy

Hospital Experience

Pharmacy Software

Continuous Improvement

Infusion Experience

Pharmacy Residency

Training & Development

Order Entry

Epic

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Compounding Medications

Education

Master of Pharmacy

Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the GPhC

Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent experience

Completed general level framework competency training

Significant experience working in a pharmaceutical environment

Job description

Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist: Your Opportunity to Excel on the Beautiful Isle of Wight!

Are you an ambitious pharmacist ready to significantly advance your career? The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking Band 7 Specialist UNCoded Rotational Pharmacists to join our dynamic and supportive Pharmacy Team at St Marys Hospital. This is your chance to develop specialist expertise on our stunning Island!

Heres what makes this opportunity special:

• Rapid Skill Development: Our well‑established rotational program offers invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialties: Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit, General Medicine, Stroke, Care of Older People.htm, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Haematology and Hospice care.
• Technology‑Driven Practice: Benefit from a fully integrated medicines management system including EPMA (embedded for over 10 years) with seamless links to dispensing stock control, Omnicell and pharmacy robotics – all designed to enhance your clinical practice and free up time for patient‑focused care.
• Be a Key Influencer: Work directly with consultant‑led teams contributing your pharmaceutical expertise to prescribing decisions and making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
• Invested in Your Growth: We provide comprehensive support for your foundation training and actively encourage your development into advanced‑level practice through specialist skill development and leadership training.
• A Collaborative Environment: Join our forward‑thinking team with a strong culture of patient safety and service quality where your contributions will be valued.
• Island Life Awaits: Imagine a work‑life balance that includes access to beautiful beaches, sailing, hiking and a rich cultural scene. Enjoy the unique charm of the Isle of Wight with convenient links to mainland shopping, international travel and major cities.

As a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist you will:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing decisions.
• Undertake rotations in Oncology/Haematology, frailty and older‑person care, urgent and emergency services and other clinical areas.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient‑centred pharmaceutical care plans.
• Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care through accurate drug histories and discharge planning.
• Actively contribute to medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and train other pharmacy and healthcare professionals.
• Provide line management support.
• Participate in education and health promotion activities.
• Represent pharmacy in Trust meetings.
• Contribute to a weekday service with some weekend and onушы duties (home‑based with initial screening).

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about颖 patient care, possess strong clinical knowledge and teamwork skills, are proactive problem‑solordinator and are committed to continuous learning.

Salary: Negotiable based on your experience.

Interested in learning more? We warmly invite you to visit our team at St Marys Hospital at Parkhurst Rd Newport PO30 5TG and experience our welcoming environment firsthand. We will support your travel costs.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

For a detailed overview of the role please see the attached Job description.

Qualifications:

• Master of Pharmacy
• Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the GPhC
• Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent experience
• Completed general level framework competency training
• Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice
• Specialist knowledge and experience in clinical speciality

Additional Information:

Isle of Wight is a tourist destination for many on the south coast. Whether your passion is the outdoors with beaches, sailing, kite surfing and hiking on our doorstep or culture, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. If you enjoy beautiful countryside and beaches that stretch 70 mile coastline coupled with a rich history of multiple architectures then this could be your perfect location.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills:

• LTC Pharmacy
• Hospital Experience
• Pharmacy Software
• Continuous Improvement
• Go
• Infusion Experience
• Pharmacy Residency
• Training & Development
• Order Entry
• Epic
• Clinical Pharmacy Experience
• Compounding Medications

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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