Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Governance
Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
- Other requirements
Upholds and models the Trust values
- Qualifications and training
4-year Master’s degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain and 1 years Pre- registration training
- Qualifications and training
Registered member of The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Qualifications and training
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
Experience in hospital pharmacy (post registration) showing clinical experience within various environments
- Clinical skills and experience
Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Personal/professional attributes
Demonstrable evidence of clinical pharmacy experience and further study
- Personal/professional attributes
As a minimum the post holder must demonstrate knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
- Personal/professional attributes
Can demonstrate ‘usually’ or ‘consistently’ levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Governance
Service improvement and change management skills
- Qualifications and training
Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 or equivalent
- Qualifications and training
Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor an/or Educational Supervisor
- Qualifications and training
Registered with GPhC as an Independent Prescriber
- Clinical skills and experience
Demonstrate experience in a full range of clinical specialities
- Personal/professional attributes
Leadership/innovation and motivational skills
- Personal/professional attributes
Teaching and presentation skills
- Personal/professional attributes
UKMI level competencies
Job overview
The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking highly motivated pharmacists to join our growing team of specialist clinical rotational pharmacists.
Does this describe you?
- A professional who puts patients first in all that you do
- A team worker who can contribute confidently to the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- A pharmacist enthusiastic to develop your clinical pharmacy skills in specialities
- An excellent communicator
- Keen to develop your management and leadership skills
Main duties of the job
We have a structured rotational programme where you will gain experience across our 3 largest hospital sites – The Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate and the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. For more detailed information about our rotational programme please see our specialist clinical pharmacist handbook that is attached to this job advert.
The ELEVATE programme is designed to support and develop pharmacists from Foundation to Advanced level to ensure you are perfectly placed to move forward in your career. Rotations are usually for 9 months and include the areas below but for a full list and further detail please see our handbook or get in touch:
- Emergency Floor (includes a 7 day clinical service)
- Acute Frailty
- Critical Care
- Education and Training
- Medication Safety/Governance
- Medicines Value
- Oncology
- Paediatrics
- Surgery
- Specialist Medicine e.g. cardiology, renal
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the Clinical Lead using the contact details below.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, England; Ashford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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