Specialist Rotational Pharmacist | Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist to join their dynamic Pharmacy Team. This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills across various clinical areas while making a substantial impact on patient care. Ideal candidates should be passionate about patient service, possess strong clinical knowledge, and be proactive in problem-solving. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring other professionals.

Benefits

Support for foundation training

Development into advanced-level practice

Welcoming work environment

Assistance with travel costs

Qualifications

• Ambitious pharmacist eager to enhance career.
• Passionate about patient care with clinical expertise.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing.
• Undertake clinical rotations in various specialties.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient care plans.
• Contribute to medicines safety initiatives.
• Mentor and train pharmacy professionals.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Teamwork skills

Proactive problem-solving

Patient care focus

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.

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

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.

What we are looking for

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.

Additional information

Salary: Negotiable based on your experience.

Interested in learning more? We warmly invite you to visit our team at St Mary's 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.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025