Job Summary
The Outpatient Pharmacist at Somerset Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with national and local guidelines.
We are looking for a full time Pharmacist (40 or 42.5 hours); part time considered.
Job Responsibilities
* Deliver a safe, effective and patient‑focused outpatient pharmacy service.
* Provide expert clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
* Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the outpatient pharmacy.
* Supervise and develop pharmacy staff.
* Oversee audits, governance and quality improvement initiatives.
* Support service development and medicines management initiatives.
* Act as the Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with governance and professional standards.
* Manage controlled drugs in line with legislation, and contribute to policy development and financial performance monitoring.
Qualifications
* Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in the United Kingdom.
* GPhC registered pharmacist.
* Management experience within the hospital or retail pharmacy sectors.
* Experience of working effectively within a team.
* Experience of providing a high-quality pharmacy service.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical governance.
* Thorough understanding of the legislation which applies to the receipt, storage and dispensing of medicines.
* Comprehensive understanding of healthcare practices in primary and secondary care.
* Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
About Us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
* Long service awards.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Family friendly benefits including excellent parental leave packages and special leave options.
* Annual staff recognition awards.
* A strong focus on career development.
You’ll have access to our Blue Light Card, exclusive discounts and NHS-specific perks. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Citizenship/Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. UK registration is required.
Work Location
You can choose to base at either Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton) or Yeovil District Hospital.
Employer Details
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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