Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust • Poole BH17 0RB
This role will suit a clinical Pharmacist looking to build on their clinical knowledge and develop their patient facing skills in supporting the patient journey from the ward to discharge into the community.
The post holder will be supporting inpatient Community Hospital wards at several sites in Dorset, based on their location. They will be ensuring seamless transfer of care back into primary care, supporting the discharge process and identifying patients in need of follow up, providing clinical advice to the staff, patients and our Pharmacy Technicians who provide follow up visits in the patients own homes.
As an independent prescriber, their will be opportunity to prescribe and deprescribe medication on the wards.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Provide medicines management support in delivering Pharmacy Services to Wards and neighbourhood health hubs
a medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy service within community hospitals and neighbourhood health hubs promoting a seamless medicines service for transfer into patients homes.
To support and where necessary participate in a service which receives patient referrals from external stakeholders for pharmacy patient support in the domiciliary setting that improves patient outcomes
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 24 May 2026