Lead Pharmacist - Acute Medicine and Frailty
The closing date is 10 July 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to the care of patients admitted to our acute medical and frailty units.
You will be joining a small, friendly and well respected team working across the emergency floor at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford (part of Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Trust).
The pharmacy department at Broomfield Hospital is a professional, forward thinking department which gives all staff the opportunity to develop their full potential.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
You will be based at the Broomfield Hospital site, will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and will work to provide excellent care to patients in acute medicine and frailty.
You will help to improve patient care through effective medicines reconciliation and medicines optimisation. The role will also include ensuring protocols and guidelines are in line with local and national objectives to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the department.
You will have excellent communication and negotiating skills working closely with patients and multi-professional teams throughout the Emergency Village. You will be able to work under pressure and alone with excellent prioritisation skills.
You will ideally be (or working towards being) a qualified independent prescriber having achieved a minimum of a clinical diploma in pharmacy practice.
The role will also include an allocated area of responsibility within the pharmacy education and training team.
The successful applicant will contribute to the 7 day clinical pharmacy service to the emergency floor, which will involve working weekends (8am to 4pm) with flexible days off during the week in return
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
390-CSS-BR-9677
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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