Clinical Pharmacist (Band 6 progressing to Band 7)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in our friendly and forward thinking department. The post represents a great opportunity for ambitious pharmacists to progress their career in a clinically focused and innovative environment. We welcome pharmacists who want to help create and deliver a high quality medicines optimisation service for our patients.

We encourage applications from trainee pharmacists due to register after completing the GPhC assessment in November 2024, newly qualified pharmacists and qualified pharmacists from other sectors who are interested in expanding their practice into hospital. We would be open to recruiting pharmacists who are looking for flexible working patterns or part time.

For new registrants, the Trust will pay the first year of your GPhC registration fees.

The successful applicant will join our friendly team of rotational pharmacists and will gain experience in all areas of pharmacy and clinical services. We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, endocrinology, gastroenterology, stroke and frailty), surgery, acute admissions and paediatrics.

Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in April 2023 and as a combined Trust we provide clinical pharmacy services to two acute hospitals, specialist mental health units and community hospitals across Somerset. This is a great opportunity to develop clinical skills in a wide variety of settings and to work alongside pharmacists specialising in these areas.

You will be supported by our team of senior pharmacists (including independent prescribers) and by accredited medicines optimisation technicians and assistants.

Your training opportunities will be further supported through the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (including independent prescribing qualification). We also support our newly qualified pharmacists by offering the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through completion of the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway with HEE., As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!