Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust • Epsom KT18 7EG
About this role
A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Role of the Department
▪ To provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service, which is broad-based,
cost effective and efficient.
▪ To promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all
allied products to all its clients.
Job purpose according to rotation
To be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the
Principal pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management
team.
To further develop managerial skills and expertise by working to
objectives agreed with the rotation leads and the Deputy Chief
Pharmacist.
2. To liaise closely with the lead pharmacists for each rotation to
contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence based
treatment guidelines/shared care protocols/patient group directions
(PGDs), where appropriate, for the division and contribute to Pharmacy
/ Trust policies as required.
3. To work in liaison with the pharmacy leads for each area to ensure
changes to practice meet required standards and are applied Trustwide.
4. To deputise for the rotation leads, as necessary.
5. To monitor the service to the rotational area, working with the
pharmacy leads for that area to initiate improvements or changes as
required.
6. To report and investigate errors, complaints and incidents in line with
Trust and departmental procedure.
7. To undertake risk assessments and manage and report risk as
required.
8. To produce rotas for dispensary, ward cover and locking up.
9. To undertake dispensing/checking of prescriptions for patients using
the Pharmacy and Trust Computer Systems and in accordance with
departmental policies and procedures
10.To participate in the ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards to monitor
prescriptions.
o promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all
allied products to all its clients.
Job purpose according to rotation
To be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the
Principal pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management
team.
Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to
accepted standards of practice.
▪ Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service
needs.
▪ Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are
consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
▪ Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information
obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official
capacity.
▪ Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
▪ Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
▪ Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others
and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations,
including COSHH.
▪ Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the
legislation and the Trust’s policies.
▪ Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the
efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026