Specialist Rotational Pharmacist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa and Sponsorship Information
This position is eligible for a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer even if sponsorship is offered. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust welcomes applications from skilled professionals worldwide who meet the necessary qualification and experience requirements.
About the Isle of Wight NHS Trust
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the island community. We value diversity and welcome talented professionals from around the world to join our team. Our hospital, St Mary’s, offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive working environment where pharmacists can develop their specialist skills.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacist to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development through our well-established rotational program, which provides experience across diverse specialties. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology including EPMA (embedded for over 10 years), dispensing systems, stock control, Omnicell, and pharmacy robotics.
Key Benefits
As a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist with us, you’ll benefit from rapid skill development across various clinical areas, including Oncology/Haematology, frailty and older person care, and Urgent and Emergency Services. You’ll work directly with Consultant-led teams, contributing your pharmaceutical expertise to prescribing decisions and making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
Location and Lifestyle
The Isle of Wight offers a unique work-life balance with stunning natural beauty, including beautiful beaches, sailing opportunities, hiking trails, and a rich cultural scene. With a 70-mile coastline of beautiful countryside and beaches, coupled with a rich history of multiple architectures, this could be your perfect location. The island also offers convenient links to mainland shopping, international travel, and major cities.
Job Responsibilities
As a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on prescribing decisions, undertake rotations in various clinical areas, monitor prescriptions, develop patient-centered pharmaceutical care plans, ensure seamless pharmaceutical care through accurate drug histories and discharge planning, and contribute to medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Core Duties
Your responsibilities will include mentoring and training other pharmacy and healthcare professionals, providing line management support, participating in education and health promotion activities, representing pharmacy in Trust meetings, and contributing to a weekday service with some weekend and on-call duties (home-based with initial screening).
Professional Development
We provide comprehensive support for your foundation training and opportunities to develop specialist skills in a range of clinical areas. This experience will help prepare you for future Advanced-level practice within the NHS.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree and be currently listed on the Pharmacist Register with the GPhC. You should also have a Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent experience, and have completed general level framework competency training.
Essential Experience
We require significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment, substantial clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience, and significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy settings. You should also have specialist knowledge and experience in clinical speciality.
Knowledge Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice. This includes understanding of medicines management systems and their application in a clinical setting.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 24 March 2026. For questions about the position, please contact Michael Hislop, the Hiring Manager, at michael.hislop@nhs.net.
Supporting Documents
When applying, ensure you upload all relevant supporting documents including your CV, proof of qualifications, evidence of GPhC registration, and any other certificates that demonstrate your experience and skills. The full job description is available for download on the NHS Jobs website.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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 Requirements
International applicants must have current UK professional registration to work as a pharmacist in the UK. For further information about UK registration requirements, please refer to the NHS Careers website for overseas healthcare professionals.
International Applicant Guidance
If you are an international applicant requiring sponsorship, please ensure you have all necessary documentation prepared, including proof of qualifications, English language proficiency (if applicable), and evidence of relevant work experience. You may also need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website using the reference number provided. International applicants should verify their eligibility for sponsorship with the employer before applying. Ensure you complete all sections of the application form thoroughly and provide all requested supporting documents.
Equal Opportunities
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Contact Information
For specific questions about this position or the application process, please contact Michael Hislop, Hiring Manager, at michael.hislop@nhs.net. For general inquiries about working at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, please visit our website at https://www.iow.nhs.uk/.