Rotational Pharmacist

NHS

  • Basildon, Essex
  • £38,682 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We have a great opportunity for a motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist who wants to be at the forefront of service development and have a key role in re-designing services across Mid and South Essex.The pharmacy service has a full robotic dispensary and has outsourced outpatient services. We actively develop staff and use skill mix reviews to enhance job roles and service quality at all levels within the department. We have recently rolled out a near patient technician programme, enabling pharmacists to focus more on their clinical roles and develop clinical services in their speciality.In this role, you will be working alongside other specialist pharmacists working in medicines, surgery, cardiology, women and children to deliver the Trust Vision and Values of Excellence, Safety and Caring.If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!Main duties of the jobUndertake a structured training programme that includes medicines, surgery, cardiothoracic, aseptic services and paediatrics.Provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards along with an emergency duty pharmacist commitment.Monitor standards of storage of medicines on wards and ensure that they comply with the Trust's Policy for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines.Contribute to pre-assessment clinics for elective surgical patients to produce a detailed medication history, prepare an in-patient prescription chart and advise the patient on pre-operative medication in accordance with Trust guidelines.Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDP and maintain a CPD portfolioAlways follow standard operating procedures and to report to the line manager any occasions where SOPs cannot be followed.Participate in the development of systems for monitoring performance, competencies and staff appraisal.You will carry out any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this job description.You will participate in the timely provision of clinical pharmacy, dispensary, clinical trials and aseptic services to patients, wards and departments within Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our TrustDetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part timeContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number390-CSS-BA-9822Job locationsBasildonBasildonSS16 5NLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting Rotational Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting Rotational Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • GPHC registration
Job relating experienceDesirable
  • Knowledge of providing clinical services
  • Relevant hospital experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • GPHC registration
Job relating experienceDesirable
  • Knowledge of providing clinical services
  • Relevant hospital experience

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