Pharmacist

NHS; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada, New Brunswick is seeking a Foundation Pharmacist to support clinical training and progression from band 6 to band 7. This role involves gaining clinical experience across multiple specialties, mentoring, and participation in weekend and on-call rotas. Applicants should hold a degree in pharmacy and GPhC registration. The position offers a generous relocation package and the opportunity to pursue a funded Post Graduate Diploma. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Pre-registration training and GPhC registration are mandatory.
• Experience of aseptic services and medicines information is beneficial.
• Understanding of patient safety risks and legal issues related to medicines.

Responsibilities

• Gain clinical rotational experience across various specialties.
• Provide support in managing medicines and participate in weekend rotas.
• Mentor staff and train healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to use computer programmes relevant to the post

Team working and working independently

Flexible to changing routines

Education

A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)

GPhC registration

Job description

Foundation Pharmacist

The closing date is 12 February 2026.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting and study for a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy? Does the prospect of being supported to develop and progress from band 6 to band 7 appeal to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have just the role for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed pharmacist/trainee pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team in Summer 2026. York Hospital has an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This post includes a fully funded two‑year Postgraduate Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with the University of Bradford with the option to complete the non‑medical prescribing module if not already a non‑medical prescriber. You will be provided a work‑based supervisor and allocated study time.

This is a band 6 to band 7 progression post, where after being in post for at least 12 months and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities based on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Advanced Pharmacy Framework, you will be eligible for progression into a band 7 role.

We welcome applications from registered pharmacists and those who are currently in their Foundation Training Year, expecting to join the General Pharmaceutical Council register in Summer 2026.

Thinking about moving to the area? We offer a generous relocation package – more information available upon request.

Main duties of the job

Please carefully read the role specific job description attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties.

The Pharmacy team at York prides itself on being supportive and friendly, and staff development is encouraged.

You will gain clinical rotational experience across a full range of specialties, including acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology, stroke, diabetes and surgery, as well as departmental rotations including aseptics and radiopharmacy. You will work as part of a team with medicines management technicians and assistants and be supported by specialist pharmacists in each area. You will also have a 4‑month rotation at a neighbouring Mental Health Hospital, Foss Park Hospital, to gain mental health experience.

A comprehensive induction, training and ongoing support is provided for all new staff.

This post is based at York Hospital and core service hours are Monday – Friday 08:45am until 05:15pm and the post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on‑call rotas.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education

• Pre‑registration training
• GPhC registration
• A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Experience

• Understanding of practical issues around patient safety risks relating to medicines
• Knowledge of legal aspects relating to medicines including controlled drugs
• Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and practical application
• Experience of aseptic services
• Experience of medicines information
• Mentoring of staff

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer programmes relevant to the post.
• Team working and working independently. Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines.
• Evidence of audit of practice
• Ability to perform medicines reconciliation, clinical validation and effective patient counselling
• Practice improvement
• Education and training of healthcare professionals
• Committed to completing the clinical diploma and personal development.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in the organisation
• Flexible to changing routines

Values

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind, We are Open, We Pursue Excellence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust