Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Pharmacist Dermatology

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to work as an integral member of our Dermatology multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for dermatology patients treated for a variety of complex medical dermatological conditions?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team to work within the dermatology multidisciplinary team at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Thinking about moving to Somerset? If you're currently living outside the county, we can offer relocation assistance to help with the move.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist pharmacist working as an integral member of the dermatology multidisciplinary team, you'll implement and deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services for patients in Somerset. You will provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for dermatology patients treated for a variety of complex medical dermatological conditions, including those treated with biological and other systemic agents.

You'll develop strong links between the pharmacy service and the dermatology service, extending the boundaries of professional pharmacy practice, including direct patient monitoring and prescribing of dermatology treatments including high-cost biological agents as agreed.

If you are passionate about improving patient care through expert clinical pharmacy in dermatology, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-PU-86

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information regarding the duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information regarding the duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Masters degree or equivalent in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical PharmacyRegistered independent prescriber

Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in Dermatology Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients) Experience in clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staffExperience of dispensing medicine for patients and counselling and providing advice for patients/carersA broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development A thorough knowledge of UK hospital pharmacy practice, care boundary issues and commissioning

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in dermatology with knowledge of common conditions encountered and of safe and appropriate drug treatments Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Masters degree or equivalent in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical PharmacyRegistered independent prescriber

Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in Dermatology Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients) Experience in clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staffExperience of dispensing medicine for patients and counselling and providing advice for patients/carersA broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development A thorough knowledge of UK hospital pharmacy practice, care boundary issues and commissioning

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in dermatology with knowledge of common conditions encountered and of safe and appropriate drug treatments Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Sarah Woolgar

sarah.woolgar@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342727

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-PU-86

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Supporting documents

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