# Rotational Pharmacist - Band 6/7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacist-band-67/f46ab458-2139-410a-b92e-1933a0364d63 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacist-band-67/f46ab458-2139-410a-b92e-1933a0364d63.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Carshalton - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £29.74 - £47.58 Basic 29.12, Unsocial 37.86 & BH/Sun 46.60 - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Full time - 28.6 hours per week (Bank) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-10-12T23:03:05.451Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Epsom_Carshalton/Epsom_St_Helier_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/AHP/AHP-v6083608 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6083608?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational  to join their team. This role would be required to provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service, which is broad-based, cost effective and efficient. You would also be required to promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients. In addition to the above you would need to be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the Principal pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management team. In addition to the below please refer to the JD for more details on responsibilities. ### Main duties of the job - To further develop managerial skills and expertise by working to objectives agreed with the rotation leads and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist. - To liaise closely with the lead pharmacists for each rotation to contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence based treatment guidelines/shared care protocols/patient group directions (PGDs), where appropriate, for the division and contribute to Pharmacy / Trust policies as required. - To work in liaison with the pharmacy leads for each area to ensure changes to practice meet required standards and are applied Trust-wide. - To deputise for the rotation leads, as necessary. - To monitor the service to the rotational area, working with the pharmacy leads for that area to initiate improvements or changes as required. - To report and investigate errors, complaints and incidents in line with Trust and departmental procedure. - To undertake risk assessments and manage and report risk as required. - To produce rotas for dispensary, ward cover and locking up. - To undertake dispensing/checking of prescriptions for patients using the Pharmacy and Trust Computer Systems and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures - To participate in the ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards to monitor prescriptions. Further Responsibilities are listed in the JD attached ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder is required to: - Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice. - Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs. - Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade. - Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. - Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy. - Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands. - Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH. - Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies. - Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties. - Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio. - Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system. - Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. - Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy. - Comply with Duty of Candour principles This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development. ## Job Details Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational  to join their team. This role would be required to provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service, which is broad-based, cost effective and efficient. You would also be required to promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients. In addition to the above you would need to be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the Principal pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management team. In addition to the below please refer to the JD for more details on responsibilities. ## Job Description Further Responsibilities are listed in the JD attached ## Responsibilities The post holder is required to: This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development. ## Person Specification ### GENERAL **Essential** - Professional Enthusiastic Sets high standards Acts as an excellent ambassador for pharmacy Reliable work record Commitment to CPD Work flexible hours Live within reasonable distance from hospital for on-call Own transport Participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas to provide a 7 day service **Desirable** - Current issues relevant to the rotations Demonstrate initiative Ability to implement and manage change Ability to plan and develop Customer care Good IT skills Project/practice research ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Post registration UK hospital experience Demonstrate evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills Experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients Medicines Information **Desirable** - Staff management Staff appraisal/ assessment ### SKILLS / ABILITIES **Essential** - Good organisational skills-self and others. Good time management Excellent communication skills-verbal and written Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Ability to motivate self and others Problem solving skills Good negotiation skills Ability to implement and manage change. Excellent interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Proven teaching ability Appreciation of audit methods Team player Ability to be a role model for clinical and dispensary pharmacy practice. **Desirable** - Knowledge of CMM, electronic prescribing and dispensing systems. Delivery of pharmaceutical care to a defined speciality Previous experience in delivering education and training Rota management ### QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION **Essential** - Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council - Pharmacy degree – MPharm Pre-registration training - Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent **Desirable** - MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent. 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