James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Rotational Pharmacist

The closing date is 16 November 2026

Job summary
Do you work in another sector and wonder what hospital pharmacy entails? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to fit in to your schedule and looking to strike a good work/life balance?

We are looking for organised, motivated and experienced pharmacists to join our clinical pharmacy team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will allow you to build on clinical skills which you may have developed in a rotational role or other sector of pharmacy practice, while additionally building mentorship and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be a pharmacist with excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. A thirst to further yourself and take advantage of the learning opportunities available will be advantageous. Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting in an NHS Trust would be beneficial but not essential, as training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job
Given our service requirements this post is not currently aimed at a specific clinical speciality. In the role there will opportunities to work in clinical areas such as admissions, surgery, cardiology, intensive care, gastroenterology, paediatrics, frailty and respiratory medicine.

Some of the main duties are as mentioned:

• Providing a clinical pharmacy ward-based service with the opportunity to rotate through multiple specialities:
• Clinical verification and accuracy checking of prescriptions including outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Giving advice and providing training to medical, nursing, other healthcare staff and patients on all aspects of the safe & effective use of medicines.
• Facilitating medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and patient counselling assisted by our team of medicines management technicians.
• Mentorship of foundation pharmacists.
• Participation in the on call and weekend working rotas.

About us
As a teaching hospital, we are part of the University of East Anglia Medical School and have good links with the University of East Anglia School of Pharmacy.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours
Reference number: 177-EMER-8408885
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• MPharm or equivalent degree
• Pharmacist registered with GPhC

Desirable

• Post-graduate certificate and diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
• Independent prescriber

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Postgraduate experience of working in an operational pharmacy environment
• Relevant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to prescribing and medicines optimisation
• Knowledge of medicines legislation and guidelines

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the hospital pharmacy sector
• Experience of using JAC and EPMA pharmacy systems

Skills, abilities, competency
Essential

• Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties
• Strong communication skills - oral and written
• Able to share learning with others
• Able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Adaptable and innovative approach to work and projects
• Articulate and numerate
• Able to manage change

Desirable

• Previous mentorship/leadership experience

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Gemma McGuigan, gemma.mcguigan@jpaget.nhs.uk, 01493453931

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