Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join the SaSH clinical pharmacy team through our Band 6 to Band 7 progression programme. These roles offer a clear and supported development pathway and are ideal for newly qualified pharmacists, pharmacists looking to move into hospital practice, or more experienced hospital pharmacists seeking their next career step. Progression from Band 6 to Band 7 is automatic upon completion of the required milestones.

Pharmacists with suitable experience may be considered for direct entry into the Band 7 rotation stage.

Our team has more than 100 staff, half of whom are pharmacists. Band 6 pharmacists rotate through different specialties every three months, including acute medicine, cardiology, elderly, surgery, paediatrics, and medicines information. Longer band 7 rotations enable greater development of clinical and managerial skills including completion of an independent prescribing qualification. The lead pharmacists will support you with a bespoke rotation workbook and objectives.

We are a friendly and progressive department with a strong emphasis on training and development. We support our pharmacists to undertake a clinical diploma including the opportunity to become a prescribing pharmacist once a band 7.The successful candidate should be adaptable to new situations, capable of using their own initiative and patient centred n duties of the jobFor further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services.

In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.

Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.

We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details Date posted
14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 6

Salary
39,959 to 56,515 a year

per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number-AJJob locations

East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue

RedhillRH1 5RH
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

criteria

Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the roleA complete and accurate application

Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement

Evidence of essential experience for role

Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role

Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours

Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

criteria

Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the roleA complete and accurate application

Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement

Evidence of essential experience for role

Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role

Hold the necessary…