Band 6 - Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy

National Health Service; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to gain broad exposure across medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions. You will rotate through Medicines Information and patient services, developing expertise while supporting the team on ward rounds.

The post offers flexible working and a strong emphasis on staff development, with opportunities to undertake JP Diploma and mentorship within a two-site Pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Essential MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree). GPhC registration.
• Desirable Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Prescription Monitoring.
• Need for confidentiality and NHS information governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
• Day-to-day collaboration with Medicines Management Technicians.
• Provide prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
• Educate patients about their medicines.
• Participate in clinical audits.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical auditing

Patient education

Confidentiality/data handling

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Desirable)

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a variety of clinical specialties, including medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions. The successful candidate will also gain valuable experience through rotations in clinical specialties including: Medicine, Surgery, Care of the Elderly and Acute Admissions and in rotations through Medicines Information, Technical and patient services. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, enhancing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Main duties of the job

• Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
• Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
• Day to day working with the Medicines Management Technicians.
• Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
• Educating patients about their medicines.
• Participation in clinical audit.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please [e-mail]

Details

• Date posted 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary 41,957 to 50,387 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-11808-A
• Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB United Kingdom

Job description

The department has strong ties with the University of Hertfordshire, offering rotational clinical pharmacists the opportunity to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, with support and mentorship from our highly skilled team. The Pharmacy department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two sites and comprises over 100 staff, with its main base at Watford General Hospital. It provides a dynamic, supportive, and professionally fulfilling environment for staff to enhance their clinical expertise.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications: Essential MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree). GPhC registration. Desirable Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent.

Knowledge: Essential Prescription Monitoring. Computer and IT Literate. Need for Confidentiality. Up to date clinical pharmacy knowledge. Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues. NHS organisational structure. Desirable Health & Safety. Experience: Essential Completion of Trainee Pharmacist placement. Desirable Completed Hospital Trainee Pharmacist placement.

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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB United Kingdom. Employer's website.