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Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG £49,387 – £56,515 a year Permanent Posted 5 August 2026 Apply by 28 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Newport

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2251, Pharmacists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

NHS Band 7 Salary:£49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Hours per Week: Full time 37.5

Contract type: Permanent.

Are you an ambitious pharmacist ready to significantly advance your career? The Isle of Wight NHS Trust are seeking Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacists to join our dynamic and supportive Pharmacy Team at St Mary's Hospital. This is your chance to develop specialist expertise on our stunning Island!

Here's what makes this opportunity special:

Rapid Skill Development:Our well-established rotational program offers invaluable experience across a diverse range of specialties: Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit, General Medicine, Stroke, Care of Older People, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Haematology, and Hospice care.

Technology-Driven Practice:Benefit from a fully integrated medicines management system, including EPMA (embedded for over 10 years), seamless links to dispensing, stock control, Omnicell, and pharmacy robotics - all designed to enhance your clinical practice and free up time for patient-focused care.

Be a Key Influencer:Work directly with Consultant-led teams, contributing your pharmaceutical expertise to prescribing decisions and making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.

Invested in Your Growth: We provide comprehensive support for your foundation training and actively encourage your development into advanced-level practice through specialist skill development and leadership training.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist, you will:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing decisions.
Undertake rotations in Oncology/Haematology, frailty and older person care, Urgent and Emergency Services, and other clinical areas.
Monitor prescriptions and develop patient-centred pharmaceutical care plans.
Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care through accurate drug histories and discharge planning.
Actively contribute to medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Mentor and train other pharmacy and healthcare professionals.
Provide line management support.
Participate in education and health promotion activities.
Represent pharmacy in Trust meetings.
Contribute to a weekday service with some weekend and on-call duties (home-based with initial screening).

About us

A Collaborative Environment: Join our forward-thinking team with a strong culture of patient safety and service quality, where your contributions will be valued.

Island Life Awaits: Imagine a work-life balance that includes access to beautiful beaches, sailing, hiking, and a rich cultural scene. Enjoy the unique charm of the Isle of Wight with convenient links to mainland shopping, international travel, and major cities.

Date posted

05 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-7817008-SW-B

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient care, possess strong clinical knowledge and teamwork skills, are proactive problem-solvers, and are committed to continuous learning.

Salary:Negotiable based on your experience.

Interested in learning more? We warmly invite you to visit our team at St Mary's Hospital at Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG, and experience our welcoming environment firsthand. We will support your travel costs.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

For a detailed overview of the role, please see the attachedJob description.IWT Pharmacy Recruitment Video 2025

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Master of Pharmacy
Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the GPhC
Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent experience
Completed general level framework competency training
Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice
Specialist knowledge and experience in clinical speciality

Desirable

Independent prescribing
Specialist training in Clinical Speciality

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

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