Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

Isle of Wight NHS Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a professional to join their team, focusing on collaborative prescribing decisions, pharmaceutical care plans, and mentoring junior staff. The role promises a supportive environment, development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to patient outcomes while enjoying the lifestyle of the Isle of Wight.

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborative environments on prescribing decisions.
• Ability to develop patient-centred pharmaceutical care plans.
• Strong commitment to medicines safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing decisions.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient-centred pharmaceutical care plans.
• Mentor and train other pharmacy and healthcare professionals.

Job description

Department and Practice Areas

Acute Assessment Unit, General Medicine, Stroke, Care of Older People, 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), seamless links to dispensing, stock control, Omnicell, and pharmacy robotics—designed to enhance your clinical practice and free up time for patient-focused care.

Key Influencer Role

Work directly with Consultant-led teams, contributing your pharmaceutical expertise to prescribing decisions and making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.

Support for Your Growth

We provide comprehensive support for your foundation training and encourage your development into advanced-level practice through specialist skill development and leadership training.

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

Enjoy a work-life balance with access to beaches, sailing, hiking, and a rich cultural scene on the Isle of Wight, with convenient links to mainland shopping, international travel, and major cities.

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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 on-call duties (home-based with initial screening).

Company and Location

This post is based at St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Additional Information

Enjoy the beautiful Isle of Wight with its beaches, sailing, hiking, and cultural activities. Easy travel options include ferries to the Channel Islands, France, Spain, and cruise ships from Southampton. Southampton Airport is less than 25 miles away, serving destinations across the UK and Europe.