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Senior Pharmacist Endocrinology
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Home Office register entry: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton
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Role description
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.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
184-OL-PU-86
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 3 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.