Clinical Pharmacist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join a supportive and progressive pharmacy department within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for pharmacists who want to develop their clinical expertise while contributing to a modern, innovative medicines optimisation service that improves patient outcomes.

Applications are welcomed from trainee pharmacists due to qualify after the upcoming GPhC assessment, newly registered pharmacists, and experienced pharmacists from community, primary care, or other sectors who are interested in transitioning into hospital practice. Flexible or part-time working arrangements can also be discussed.

What You Will Be Doing

Clinical & Professional Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective medicines optimisation across a range of clinical settings
• Accurately document clinical interventions and contribute to high standards of patient care
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based prescribing
• Participate in service improvement, audit activity, and quality initiatives
• Develop clinical knowledge through structured rotations across different specialties
• Engage in continuing professional development and learning opportunities

Team & Service Contribution

• Collaborate with senior pharmacists, including independent prescribers
• Support ward teams, specialist services, and community hospital settings
• Contribute to education and mentoring within the pharmacy workforce
• Help strengthen patient-centred pharmaceutical care across acute and mental health services

Training, Development & Support

You will join a well-established rotational programme designed to broaden your clinical exposure across multiple practice areas. Structured supervision is provided by experienced senior pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The Trust promotes professional growth through CPD opportunities, peer learning, and access to specialist expertise, helping you build confidence in advanced clinical decision-making.

Working at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and able to progress professionally.

Key benefits include:

• Flexible working options to support work–life balance
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Career development and structured training pathways
• Blue Light Card and NHS staff discounts

You can read more about how the pension scheme works here:
NHS Pension Scheme overview

Why Choose Somerset?

Somerset offers a unique lifestyle with scenic countryside, coastal areas, and easy access to major cities such as Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London. The region combines affordable living with excellent schools, making it an attractive place to build both your career and personal life.

Person Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Essential Experience

• Broad clinical knowledge of therapeutics
• Experience working with patients in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Involvement in audit, research, or service improvement

Compliance & Pre-Employment Checks

• This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding and regulatory requirements:
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance may be required
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks explained
• Overseas applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate for countries lived in
  Criminal record certificates for visa applicants
• Applicants who require UK sponsorship can review visa eligibility criteria

Inclusive Recruitment

The Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible working requests will be considered wherever service needs allow.