Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist

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 may be based at either Eastbourne District General Hospital or Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne
Rotational Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist.

The post includes rotations in surgical and medical areas with the potential for cancer services and a mental health rotation within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Experience with in 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, effective and evidence based

The post holder will provideaclinical pharmacy service toagroup of wards onarotational basisand support the dispensary in providing an efficient and timely service. The applicant willalso need to join the department weekend and on-call service onarota basis followingaperiod of orientationand induction. The successful candidate will be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacist sand Pharmacy undergraduates.

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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• 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)
• 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…