# Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-frailty-specialist-pharmacist/a0c17490-ec37-42e0-97dc-03e7ee391fbd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-frailty-specialist-pharmacist/a0c17490-ec37-42e0-97dc-03e7ee391fbd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Canterbury - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T10:52:06.340Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Ashford/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8015665 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015665?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at the WHH Hospital in Ashford! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries. Why join us? As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career. ### Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Job In this exciting role, you will: - Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Attend ward rounds and work closely with the Frailty/HCOOP lead to shape the service. - Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists. - Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services. - Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills. Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications What we offer: A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions. Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education and career advancement. Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. ## Job Details Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at the WHH Hospital in Ashford! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries. Why join us? As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career. ## Job Description Main Duties of the Job In this exciting role, you will: Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Attend ward rounds and work closely with the Frailty/HCOOP lead to shape the service. Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists. Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services. Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills. Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications What we offer: A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions. Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education and career advancement. Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients ## Responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Upholds and models the Trust values - Ability to provide in person cross site cover (WHH/QEQM) ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings - Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services. **Desirable** - Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council - Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist **Desirable** - Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent) - Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor - Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge gained through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience ### Clinical skills and experience **Essential** - Significant post registration experience showing clinical experience within various environments (or equivalent). - Can demonstrate ‘usually’ or ‘consistently’ levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Frame work - Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills - Works effectively within the team. - Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information **Desirable** - Demonstrate significant experience in care of the elderly/acute frailty - Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills - Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results - Research skills and experience. - Service improvement skills. ## Documents - [working for the trust (pdf, 635.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301606) - [jd and personal specification (acute frailty pharmacist b7 whh) (pdf, 562.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301605) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.