Specialist Rotational Pharmacist- Band 7

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 March 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

If successful, you will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams across different specialties as part of the rotation for clinical experience and development.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to utilise your prescribing skills and support junior pharmacists through their accreditation and training. You will be delivering a high quality pharmacy service and working closely with pharmacy and non-pharmacy stakeholders.

So, if this sounds like the right role for you, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

  • Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
  • Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
  • Deputise for the Lead pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
  • Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
  • Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9537

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification

Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
  • Significant relevant post registration experience.

Desirable

  • Project/Practice research
  • Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification

Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
  • Significant relevant post registration experience.

Desirable

  • Project/Practice research
  • Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Specialist Medicines

karishma.patel5@nhs.net

karishma.patel5@nhs.net

01268524900

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9537

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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