Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - Gastroenterology | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,528 - £64,750 per annum/pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Do you like the variety of clinical conditions encountered in Gastroenterology? Do you hold, or are you eligible to undertake the Independent Prescribing qualification? Do you enjoy team working?
We have an exciting opportunity available within our Pharmacy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for a specialist clinical Pharmacist working within our Gastroenterology Service. We are looking to strengthen the medical service through the formation of a strong clinical pharmacy team at the pivotal point in the patient’s outpatient journey. We are seeking to complete this team by recruiting a motivated, innovative, clinically driven Pharmacist who wants to make a difference.
The successful applicants must be committed to delivering an excellent clinical pharmacy service built around the highest standards for our patients and will look to further educate and train our team through the development of a training programme. They will also be responsible in supporting the medicines value programme being undertaken specifically within gastroenterology.
*We are happy to consider compressed working hours or part time hours for this role. The role offers excellent opportunities for development and will also involve opportunities for prescribing. Those candidates who are not currently an independent prescriber will be supported and funded to undertake the qualification. We will also support other relevant courses where possible.*
The post holder will:
• Be part of a team of highly specialised clinical Pharmacists delivering a high level of clinical Pharmacy input to the Gastroenterology wards.
• Work as an independent prescriber to optimise medicine regimes for the patients
• Support the medicines value programme within gastroenterology and across the ICS.
• Be part of a team of Pharmacists that deliver a consistently high clinical Pharmacy service for the patients.
• Act as a role model for, and be responsible for developing core competencies of any Pharmacist working in theGastroenterology setting by organising their training and assessing their competency
• Work with the Team Leader – Clinical Services & Governance regarding the operational management and strategic development of pharmaceutical services and to reduce the risk of medication misadventure within the Surgical Division.
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026
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