Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our modern purpose-built facilities at Colchester hospital to cover maternity leave until 25/09/2026 to help the department develop and progress the clinical pharmacy service within Renal practice. This post is Band 8a role however we will consider Band 7 pharmacists in a Band 7 developmental program opportunity. You will be based within the Pharmacy department but will spend a significant amount of time working at ward/clinical level; being fully integrated within the multidisciplinary team and ensuring the delivery of all aspects of pharmacy service to these high risk patients. Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential. As well as direct one-to-one training, the department provides pharmacy forums, clinical huddles and other educational activity. We support personal development plans, smart objective setting and opportunities for study. ESNEFT is about to embark on a full, site wide implementation of the EPIC electronic patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration and pharmacy stock control system replacement. In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, we host one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and the Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a brand new Aseptic facility). Main duties of the job Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1 Be the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Renal services at Colchester hospital. Provide highly specialised clinical pharmacy services to renal patients, optimising patient benefit from treatment and ensuring safe, efficacious, cost-effective use of medicines. Play an integral role in supporting the multidisciplinary team in maintaining and developing the renal service. Develop working relationships with key personnel at the ICB and NHSE to ensure funding is in place for high cost drugs used within the speciality. Develop and maintain comprehensive renal guidelines and generate associated patient supportive materials. Clinically screen renal homecare prescriptions. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patient We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR266-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Medicines Management knowledge Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledge Awareness of clinical governance systems, including NICE and NRLS Research and audit practices Clinical governance agenda Desirable Knowledge of the National Tariff and processes involved in the funding of high-cost medicines Local and national priorities in renal medicine Qualifications Essential GPhC registered Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Foundation training or equivalent Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification Experience Essential Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice Previous clinical pharmacy experience of renal patients Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working Dealing with high risk medicines Previous experience of educating and training other staff Experience of technical as well as clinical aspects of pharmacy Desirable Previous budgetary management experience and drug expenditure monitoring Demonstrated experience of change management Knowledge of Primary Care working Principles of Homecare services Person Specification Knowledge Essential Medicines Management knowledge Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledge Awareness of clinical governance systems, including NICE and NRLS Research and audit practices Clinical governance agenda Desirable Knowledge of the National Tariff and processes involved in the funding of high-cost medicines Local and national priorities in renal medicine Qualifications Essential GPhC registered Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Foundation training or equivalent Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification Experience Essential Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice Previous clinical pharmacy experience of renal patients Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working Dealing with high risk medicines Previous experience of educating and training other staff Experience of technical as well as clinical aspects of pharmacy Desirable Previous budgetary management experience and drug expenditure monitoring Demonstrated experience of change management Knowledge of Primary Care working Principles of Homecare services 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, CO4 5JL Colchester, United Kingdom