Senior Pharmacist Endocrinology

Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to work as an integral member of our Endocrinology multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for patients treated for a variety of complex medical endocrine conditions?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team to work within the endocrinology multidisciplinary team at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Thinking about moving to Somerset? If you're currently living outside the county, we can offer relocation assistance to help with the move.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist pharmacist working as an integral member of the endocrinology multidisciplinary team, you'll implement and deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services for patients in Somerset. You will provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for endocrine patients treated for a variety of complex medical conditions.

You'll develop strong links between the pharmacy service and the endocrinology service, extending the boundaries of professional pharmacy practice, including direct patient monitoring and prescribing of treatments including high-cost agents as agreed.

If you are passionate about improving patient care through expert clinical pharmacy in endocrinology, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Registered independent prescriber

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in Endocrinology
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
• Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients)
• Experience in clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Clinical experience in Endocrinology with knowledge of common conditions encountered and of safe and appropriate drug treatments
• Experience in medicines management of patients with complex endocrine illness
• Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting