About this role
Job summary Due to the expansion of our innovative team, we are delighted to offer multiple opportunities for rotational pharmacists. We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists due to qualify in January 2026, newly qualified pharmacists, community pharmacists, and those already working within hospital pharmacy or other sectors. We are seeking pharmacists who are committed to developing their clinical expertise and leadership skills, with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care. This role offers the chance to collaborate with clinicians across sectors in East Sussex, supporting the advancement of practice and contributing to improved patient outcomes. Progression and development are key priorities for our department. Rotational pharmacists will benefit from experience across a wide range of specialties at both our main hospital sites and community locations, with opportunities to work alongside multi-sector partners, including the local mental health trust. These rotations are designed to support career progression from post-registration Foundation training through to Advanced Level Practice. We also offer structured support for personal and professional growth, including completion of the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway, access to a funded Postgraduate Clinical Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, and future support in gaining an Independent Prescribing qualification. This post will be based at Conquest Hospital in Hastings but there may be some cross site working at EDGH.
Main duties of the job East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist.
The post includes rotations in surgical and medicalareas with the potential for cancer services . Experience within these areas will build key clinical skillsand providean opportunity to develop intoaconfident practitioner with the support ofan experienced pharmacy team.
Under the supervision of our specialist Independent Prescribing Pharmacists, you will work closely with consultants, other medical staff, nursesand pharmacy staff in ensuring that medicine use is safe, rational, effectiveand evidence based
The post holder will provideaclinical pharmacy service toagroup of wards onarotational basisand support the dispensary in providingan efficientand timely service. Theapplicant willalso need to join the department weekendand on-call service onarota basis followingaperiod of orientationand induction. The successful candidate will be a Practice Supervisor forTrainee Pharmacistsand Pharmacy undergraduates.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm Registration with the GPhC (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years pre-registration / foundation training and experience)
Desirable
Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development and progression through post-registration Foundation (one of key objectives for progression) Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification/pathway completion (one of key objectives for progression) Recognised qualification as Practice and/or Educational Supervisor or equivalent role or equivalent experience (one of key objectives for progression) Independent Prescriber
Experience Essential
Experience of patient facing practice or evidence of the application of skills/practice that are suitable for foundation to advanced practice
Desirable
Experience of working autonomously with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist (one of key objectives for progression) Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff Experience of carrying out medicines reviews and medicines reconciliation for patients on discharge from hospital Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting and retrieving information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital (East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust)
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)