Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to the care of patients admitted to our emergency department and acute medical unit. You will be joining a small, friendly and well respected team working across the emergency floor at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford (part of Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Trust). The pharmacy department at Broomfield Hospital is a professional, forward thinking department which gives all staff the opportunity to develop their full potential. The successful candidate will be encouraged to complete a non-medical prescribing qualification to support the service if this has not already been undertaken. Main duties of the job You will be based at the Broomfield Hospital site, will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and will work to provide excellent care to patients in acute and emergency medicine. You will help to improve patient care through effective medicines reconciliation and medicines optimisation. The role will also include ensuring protocols and guidelines are in line with local and national objectives to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the department. You will have excellent communication and negotiating skills working closely with patients and multiprofessional teams throughout the Emergency Village. You will be able to work under pressure and alone with excellent prioritisation skills. You will ideally be (or working towards being) a qualified independent prescriber having achieved a minimum of a clinical diploma in pharmacy practice. The role will also include an allocated area of responsibility within the pharmacy education and training team. The successful applicant will contribute to the 7 day clinical pharmacy service to the emergency floor, which will involve working weekends (8am to 4pm) with flexible days off during the week in return About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together and in conjunction with MSE Integrated Care System to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9470 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please feel free to contact us directly. We look forward to your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please feel free to contact us directly. We look forward to your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered pharmacist Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience) Desirable Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Minimum 2 years' recent NHS experience Desirable Recent acute NHS Hospital experience Experience of working within acute/emergency care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered pharmacist Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience) Desirable Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Minimum 2 years' recent NHS experience Desirable Recent acute NHS Hospital experience Experience of working within acute/emergency care 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)