Job summary
Employer heading
Rotational Pharmacist
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of rotational clinical pharmacists.
This rotational post consists of 3 month rotations across a wide variety of clinical areas including emergency care, medicine, surgery, elderly care, medicines information and technical services.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
We welcome applications from current trainee pharmacists!
Main duties of the job
You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across a variety of wards and departments.
Duties will vary dependent upon the rotation but will include medicines reconciliation, clinical screening and checking of prescriptions, and general clinical pharmacy duties.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment.
Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered as a pharmacist within the UK
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within NHS acute hospital environment
Knowledge of role/environment
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Trust and desire to work at this Trust
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Ellis
- Job title
- Principal Clinical Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 513516
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