Job overview
Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist
Band 7 (Full-time + EDC)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across a number of clinical areas (for example, acute and specialist medicine, surgery and critical care, antimicrobials and medicines information).
Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.
We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis. They will deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in the delivery of the directorate responsibilities and duties and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to a cohort of patients in accordance with Trust policies. They will support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation. They will deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives set by their section lead. Each rotation has been designed to develop clinical, specialist and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well-rounded and capable pharmacist.
Rotations may include:
- Acute and General Medicine (incl. AMU, ED, Cardiology,, Gastroenterology, Renal and Endocrine,)
- Surgery and Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases / OPAT
- Medicines Information
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **
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Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate experience in hospital pharmacy.
- Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking, and one stop dispensing
- Experience of supervising and training staff.
- Experience of working on general medical wards, stroke and elderly care wards
- Experience of drug therapy review, audit projects, evaluation of clinical studies and formulation of guidelines and protocols
- Experience of providing medicines information
- Experience of working in an out of hours service
Desirable
- Accredited tutor for certificate in clinical pharmacy practice / diploma course
- Previous experience with JAC computer system
- Experience of conducting / being involved with quality improvement
- Experience of working in Paediatrics and / or with high cost drug
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Clinical pharmacy skills at Diploma level.
- Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
- Professional manner
- Ability to work independently and in a team as necessary
- Good time management skills and the ability to work to agreed deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate how Trust and personal values are applied to working practice
Desirable
- Managerial and leadership ability.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Good knowledge of pharmacy practice.
- Good working knowledge of National Policy and guidelines (incl NICE guidance) applicable to the different specialties.
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities.
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge risk management
Desirable
- Familiarity with word- processing, powerpoint and spreadsheet software.
- Understanding of current Medicines Management issues.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Pharmacy Degree MRPharmS
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Candidate must be Registered with GPhC
- Evidence of commitment to CPD and maintains an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Non –medical prescriber
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This advert is for Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term post). The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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