Job summary
This is a great time to join our forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team. We are developing our rotational pharmacist team and invite applications from pharmacists, and foundation pharmacists due to register with the GPhC soon, working in any sector and looking to develop a clinically orientated career.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists with a willingness to learn and work effectively across our clinical teams. This rotational role will build your experience in a range of clinical areas. We offer a fulfilling role, in a friendly and collaborative department with opportunities for development. Development includes in-house training programmes, credentialing/portfolio support and clinical diploma completion. Support will be provided by our Education and Development Pharmacist and our experienced team of Lead Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a rotational pharmacist to:
- Provide a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities
- Support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation
- Support medicines safety and quality improvement
- Provide medicines related advice to colleagues and patients
- Support the safe and timely discharge of patients
- Support clinical screening and accuracy checking within the dispensary
The rotations covered in this role will include clinical services (covering acute medicine, general medicine, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, women and children), cancer services (aseptic services, clinical services to our oncology/haematology ward), medicines information, medicines management, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Willing to work towards or completed Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy
- Working towards or completed Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience
- Able to demonstrate experience of providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities
- Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training including mentorship
Desirable
- Experience in provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of providing post-graduate level training and/or education
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients
- Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area
- Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes
- Specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in an range of medical sub-specialities
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Willing to work towards or completed Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy
- Working towards or completed Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience
- Able to demonstrate experience of providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities
- Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training including mentorship
Desirable
- Experience in provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of providing post-graduate level training and/or education
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients
- Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area
- Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes
- Specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in an range of medical sub-specialities
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).
