Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Accountable Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking Pharmacist.
This role includes taking part in the weekend rota.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working closely with the aseptic unit Lead Pharmacy Technician on delivering an effective and cost-efficient oncology service to patients and staff at Somerset Foundation Trust. The day-to-day management of the pharmacy aseptic unit will be the responsibility of the Lead Aseptic services Technician. The post holder will be working alongside other Deputy Accountable Pharmacists responsible for working closely with the Lead Technician to ensure that the correct level of pharmacist support for all aspects of cancer service delivery is provided.
About us
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:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• 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.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
53,755 to 60,504 a year Pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-2784
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacy degree and Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Undertaken relevant parts of the PTQA course

Experience
Essential

• Experience providing a clinical service to medical and/or surgical patientsEvidence of multidisciplinary workingMinimum 3 years post qualificationExperience in hospital pharmacyQuality control/assurance experience

Desirable

• At least 12 months Aseptic Production Unit experience at Band 6 or aboveExperience of COSSH/special waste handling, health and safety legislation etcExperience of managing medical gasesExperience of medical gas testingExperience of risk managementExperience of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel and WordTime management and problem solving skillsTraining and supervising staffAttention to detailUnderstanding how clean rooms and clean room equipment functionsAble to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Able to assess formulation and stability dataKnowledge of chemotherapy such as to provide cytotoxic preparation servicesUnderstand concepts and applications of capacity planningAbility to change in and out of cleanrooms

Desirable

• Strategic overviewGood presentational skillsAbility to forward planExperience in initiating and delivering audit assessments

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacy degree and Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Undertaken relevant parts of the PTQA course

Experience
Essential

• Experience providing a clinical service to medical and/or surgical patientsEvidence of multidisciplinary workingMinimum 3 years post qualificationExperience in hospital pharmacyQuality control/assurance experience

Desirable

• At least 12 months Aseptic Production Unit experience at Band 6 or aboveExperience of COSSH/special waste handling, health and safety legislation etcExperience of managing medical gasesExperience of medical gas testingExperience of risk managementExperience of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel and WordTime management and problem solving skillsTraining and supervising staffAttention to detailUnderstanding how clean rooms and clean room equipment functionsAble to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Able to assess formulation and stability dataKnowledge of chemotherapy such as to provide cytotoxic preparation servicesUnderstand concepts and applications of capacity planningAbility to change in and out of cleanrooms

Desirable

• Strategic overviewGood presentational skillsAbility to forward planExperience in initiating and delivering audit assessments