Outpatient Pharmacist

The Outpatient Pharmacist at Yeovil District Hospital is responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with national and local guidelines. The role involves providing expert clinical advice, managing and supervising pharmacy staff, overseeing audits and governance, and supporting service development and medicines management initiatives. It requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, along with full GPhC registration and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Join us to make a real impact on patient care and contribute to the ongoing development of our pharmacy services.

As an Outpatient Pharmacist, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service at Yeovil District Hospital. Your responsibilities include ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines, providing expert clinical advice to healthcare professionals, and managing the day-to-day operations of the outpatient pharmacy. You will supervise and develop pharmacy staff, maintain compliance with governance and GPhC standards, oversee audits and quality improvement initiatives, and support medicines management and service development.

Acting as the Responsible Pharmacist, you will ensure timely supply of medicines, manage controlled drugs in line with legislation, and contribute to policy development and financial performance monitoring.

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:

• 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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Outpatient Pharmacist to lead and deliver a high-quality pharmacy service for outpatients. You will ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with national and local guidelines, provide expert clinical advice, and manage the day-to-day operations of the outpatient pharmacy. This is a leadership role requiring strong clinical knowledge, organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Outpatient Pharmacist at Yeovil District Hospital plays a key leadership role in delivering a high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy service for outpatients. The position is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in accordance with national and local guidelines, while providing expert clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the outpatient pharmacy, supervising and developing pharmacy staff, and maintaining compliance with governance frameworks, legislation, and professional standards.

The pharmacist will act as the Responsible Pharmacist, oversee audits and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to strategic planning and service development. Additional responsibilities include managing controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines, monitoring key performance indicators and financial data, and supporting medicines management initiatives to optimise prescribing practices. The post holder must maintain accurate records, uphold confidentiality, and ensure continuity of service during operational challenges.

Candidates are required to hold full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, leadership ability, and organisational skills. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, and an independent prescribing qualification is desirable.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Outpatient Pharmacist to lead and deliver a high-quality pharmacy service for outpatients. You will ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with national and local guidelines, provide expert…