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*Current Foundation Trainee Pharmacists are welcome to apply*

We have an exciting opportunity to join our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported in your role and development by our specialist principal pharmacists and you will rotate through a number of specialties e.g. Stroke, Frailty, Patient Services, Surgery, Medical Admissions, Respiratory, Cardiology, General Practice, mental health and Oncology. There are also opportunities for cross-site rotations at our sister hospital Tunbridge Wells e.g. paediatrics/medicines information and trauma/surgery. 

You will be encouraged to develop within this role and we would support you in achieving all the required skills, knowledge and behaviours described in the RPS Foundation Pharmacist Framework. We will also encourage you to become actively involved in the training of staff, supporting the education and training initiatives across our department.

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You will play an essential role in optimising patient care during their hospital stay and at discharge. You will be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team; liaising with doctors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.

Our department excels in nurturing talent and developing foundation pharmacists into senior members of the team. We will provide you with opportunities to flourish in your role.

As part of the role you will also take part in our weekend, Bank Holiday, late night and on-call rotas.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below