Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy team. The position will be based at Basildon site, where you will be part of an innovative team, and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge and organisational skills. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams located at the three sites in Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This will be a great opportunity to develop your clinical leadership role and play an active part in change management projects.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job- Providing specialist clinical pharmacy services to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatric wards
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice
- Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including Trainee, Foundation and Specialist pharmacists
- Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are completed where required.
- Deputise for the clinical lead pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
- Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
- Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
- Develop your existing role as an independent prescriber, or working towards this goal.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
DetailsDate posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-GP-CSS-BA-3833
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.
For further information, please contact Corrinne Duty, Clinical Lead Pharmacist on 0800 44 38460 or email corrinne.duty@nhs.net
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post-graduate qualification
Desirable- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
ExperienceEssential- Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities
- Line management experience
- Significant relevant post registration experience
Desirable- Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
- Experience Women's and Children's clinical pharmacy service
- Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Pharmacist, Corrinne Duty, corrinne.duty@nhs.net, 01268524900
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