Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist
Band 7 (Full-time + EDC)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across a number of clinical areas (for example, acute and specialist medicine, surgery and critical care, antimicrobials and medicines information).
Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification.
We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary.
Interview date TBC
The post holder will provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis. They will deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in the delivery of the directorate responsibilities and duties and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to a cohort of patients in accordance with Trust policies. They will support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation. They will deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives set by their section lead. Each rotation has been designed to develop clinical, specialist and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well-rounded and capable pharmacist.
Rotations may include:
• Acute and General Medicine (incl. AMU, ED, Cardiology,, Gastroenterology, Renal and Endocrine,)
• Surgery and Critical Care
• Infectious Diseases / OPAT
• Medicines Information
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development
The Pharmacy Department was recently nominated for the HSJ Awards - a prestigious recognition of healthcare excellence in the UK, celebrating impactful projects and innovations within the NHS.
To see more information about the team, please see the following link;
https://www.nhscareerssouthwestlondon.nhs.uk/croydon-pharmacy
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This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr