Job summary
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Division: Diagnostics and Therapies
Care Group: Cancer and Core Clinical ServicesBand: 6
Salary: £38,682- £46,580 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Friday 13th February 2026
We are recruiting for a Rotational Clinical Pharmacistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be part of a team of rotational pharmacists in training posts which provide a comprehensive and high quality pharmaceutical service to distinct areas of practice.
These include aseptic, clinical pharmacy services such as medicine and surgery, and the dispensary.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations.
Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge.
Clinical Pharmacy Services
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams.
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.
To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission
To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education
To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues
To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management
To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)
To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.
To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.
To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.
Patient Services
To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures
To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service
To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure
Aseptic Services
To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs
After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.
Education and Training
Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.
To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level
To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others
To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects
To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions
Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations.
Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge.
Clinical Pharmacy Services
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams.
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.
To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission
To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education
To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues
To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management
To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)
To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.
To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.
To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.
Patient Services
To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures
To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service
To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure
Aseptic Services
To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs
After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.
Education and Training
Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.
To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level
To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others
To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects
To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions
Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
- Knowledge of audit
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
- Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of medicines management
- Understanding of medicines safety and governance
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
- Knowledge of audit
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
- Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of medicines management
- Understanding of medicines safety and governance
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
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.
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.
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).
