Important Visa Information
This position is eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship for skilled workers. However, applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work authorization directly with the employer. Visa requirements and processes can change, so it is essential to confirm your specific situation with Isle of Wight NHS Trust before applying.
Job Overview
We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join our dedicated team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for international healthcare professionals to contribute to patient care in the UK while developing their career in a supportive environment.
Company Information
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community. Our pharmacy department is energetic, forward-looking, and maintains a strong culture of patient safety and service quality. We believe in leveraging technology to support excellent clinical practice and enhance patient care.
Location Details
The position is based at St Mary’s Hospital, located on Parkhurst Road in Newport, Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, accessible via a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton. The island offers beautiful coastline, countryside, year-round events, and award-winning attractions.
Salary and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata. Benefits include an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire the Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate our staff needs.
Contract and Working Pattern
This is a permanent, full-time position. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and the service.
Essential Qualifications
Academic Requirements
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
- Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the GPhC
- Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent experience
- Completed general level framework competency training or equivalent experience
Professional Skills
- Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
- Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice
- Specialist knowledge and experience in clinical speciality
Desirable Qualifications
While there are no specific desirable qualifications listed, candidates with additional specialized experience or qualifications in clinical pharmacy are encouraged to apply.
Essential Experience
Clinical Experience
- Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Ability to work at a continuous level of high concentration
- Excellent time management skills
Personal Attributes
- Articulate and numerate
- Accurate and precise in work
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and discreet
- Clean and presentable in appearance
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Adaptable and innovative in approach
- Uses initiative and open to change
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Prepared to work outside “normal” working hours when required
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
The successful candidate will provide leadership within the pharmacy team and across the Trust in clinical areas as required. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, co-ordinating, delivering and developing clinical services
- Development of policies, procedures, guidelines, risk assessments and audits
- Promoting a culture of medicines safety to minimise harm
- Optimising learning from incidents and responding to safety alerts
- Supervising, training, and supporting the development of pharmacy staff
- Supporting other healthcare professionals in pharmaceutical care
Technology Integration
We utilise electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems, along with a fully integrated medicines management system. The successful candidate will be expected to work creatively with these technologies to enhance clinical practice.
About the Employer
Isle of Wight NHS Trust values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and ensuring Everyone counts. Our mission is to keep the community at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity, and multiculturalism throughout our services, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation prepared before applying, including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and English language proficiency.
International Applicant Checklist
- Verify your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare proof of your MPharm degree or equivalent qualification
- Ensure your GPhC registration is current or in process
- Gather documentation of your professional experience
- Prepare a CV highlighting your clinical pharmacy experience
- Write a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and how you meet the essential criteria
- Check visa processing times and apply well in advance
- Consider English language requirements if applicable
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Scarlet Gale (Pharmacy Business Manager) at [email protected]. Please note that phone contact information is not provided.
Visa and Sponsorship Information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates who require skilled worker status to work in the UK. Applications from international candidates are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Immigration Requirements
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
For questions about the job, contact:
Scarlet Gale (Pharmacy Business Manager)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Not provided
Employer Website
For more information about Isle of Wight NHS Trust, visit: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/
Supporting Documents
Required Documentation
Two key supporting documents are available for download:
- Assisted Relocation Policy.pdf (PDF, 785 KB)
- Job Description & Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 499 KB)
Additional Resources
An informative IOW Pharmacy Video is available at: https://youtu.be/ViYKGXaXkOs
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 02 January 2026. Early application is recommended, particularly for international candidates who may require additional time for visa processing.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). For further information about UK registration requirements for overseas pharmacists, please visit the NHS Careers website at: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals
Criminal Records Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. International applicants must provide criminal record certificates from all countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
About the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight offers an exceptional quality of life with its stunning coastline, beautiful countryside, and vibrant community. The island is approximately 23 miles by 13 miles and is connected to the mainland by regular ferry services from Portsmouth and Southampton. Journey times take from as little as 10 minutes by ferry, and London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth.
Why Join Team IOW NHS
Joining #TeamIOWNHS offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care while developing your professional career in a supportive environment. Our pharmacy department values innovation, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional development. Come and be part of our journey towards “working together, improving together”.
