Clinical Pharmacist B6-7 Progression (+£3000 RRP)

Transformation Unit; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On site parking

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist for a 16‑month fixed‑term post, with progression to Band 7 on meeting objectives. The role supports developing clinical and patient-facing skills in a busy hospital setting.

The post offers opportunities to undertake postgraduate clinical diploma and independent prescribing courses, with a seven‑day service pattern and on‑call shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Registration as pharmacist with GPhC is required.
• Degree in Pharmacy (Masters level or equivalent) is required.
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front line clinical pharmacy service to patients within a hospital setting.
• Participate in the rotational training programme to develop core foundation skills.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary clinical teams and provide leadership where required.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge application

Teamworking

Leadership

Education

Registration as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council

Degree in Pharmacy (Masters Level or equivalent)

Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Job description

Main area Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 16 months (+ Emergency Duty Commitment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call duty) Job ref 269-SFT9979

Employer Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £39,959 - £56,515 (+ £3,000 recruitment and retention payment) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Band 6

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Job overview

Band 6/7 Rotational Pharmacist progression post

Are you a newly-qualified or experienced pharmacist interested in a move into the hospital sector? Kick start your hospital career by joining us in Salisbury! If you are keen to develop your patient facing and clinical skills in a busy, friendly and supportive environment then we are the place for you. We currently have a 16 month fixed-term position available.

We are committed to developing our staff and offer support to complete the post graduate clinical diploma and independent prescribing courses. We offer monthly one to one meetings and developmental ward visits to ensure you receive consistent support in your progression. Opportunities to develop your professional and clinical skills will allow progression to a band 7 position upon completion of key objectives. We offer a highly regarded rotational programme which includes rotations through admissions, medicine, surgery and family services (paediatrics and maternity).

Our band 7 role offers opportunities for further development of your leadership and clinical skills including opportunities for involvement in clinical trials, mentoring and supervising trainee and foundation pharmacists, development of specialist areas and independent prescribing.

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly and supportive pharmacy team focused on delivering the best and safest possible front line clinical pharmacy service to our patients. The pharmacists we are looking for will be dedicated, hardworking with great communication and organisational skills. They will be committed to their own professional development and have a drive to continually improve the service we provide to our patients.

You will be part of our established rotational training programme, which is aimed at helping you develop your core foundation skills in a variety of clinical settings

Our service is open 7 days a week and our current opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (with no late night rota), Saturday 8.30am-1pm and Sunday 9.30am-1pm. Weekend shifts are 1 in 8 with one bank holiday per year. You will be part of our highly regarded on-call team, covering 1 in 10 shifts.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registration as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council


• Degree in Pharmacy (Masters Level or equivalent).


• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Experience

• Experience of working with patients within a hospital, GP practice or community setting


• Experience of working in NHS Hospital as a trainee pharmacist or undergraduate

Knowledge and skills

• Able to utilise and apply theoretical knowledge practically in the workplace


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Able to demonstrate leadership skills

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/media/2lfatov2/employee-value-proposition-document-v12-final.pdf

These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff


• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 year.


• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme


• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme


• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges


• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home


• Cycle to work scheme


• Uniform provided (where required)


• 40% bus discount exclusive to SFT employees (period tickets only)


• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
  
• On site health and fitness club


• On site car parking (fees and restrictions apply)


• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa eg those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues and their patients.

GETTING TO WORK

We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, martial status and age.

OTHER INFORMATION

If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £16 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

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Name Kate Belshaw Job title Principal Pharmacist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01722336262 Additional information Kate Belshaw

Principal Pharmacist Education , Training and Workforce Development

01722336262 ext 4264

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