Specialist Rotational Pharmacist | Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist to join their dynamic team at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight. This role offers opportunities for rapid skill development across various specialties, a chance to influence patient outcomes, and support for advanced practice training. Ideal candidates should have strong clinical knowledge, teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance amid stunning coastal beauty.

Benefits

Comprehensive support for foundation training

Leadership training opportunities

Support for travel costs

Qualifications

• Ambitious pharmacist with a passion for patient care.
• Experience in collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on prescribing decisions.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop care plans.
• Contribute to medicines safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

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 are seeking Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacists to join our dynamic and supportive Pharmacy Team at St Mary's Hospital.

This is your chance to develop specialist expertise on our stunning Island!

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, 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 – 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.

Role and responsibilities

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

Collaborative environment and lifestyle

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.

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

Logistics

Salary: Negotiable based on your experience.

Interested in learning more? Visit our team at St Mary’s Hospital at Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG. 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025