Foundation Pharmacist - Rotational

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Foundation Pharmacist to join their rotational programme. Candidates will have the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experiences over an array of areas. The programme includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and access to numerous educational resources, aimed at developing both clinical and professional skills. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's in Pharmacy, have registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and demonstrate relevant experience. Competitive compensation with a supportive work environment is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Personal line manager

Development meetings with peers

Variety of educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy practice.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy within a hospital setting.

Skills

Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice

Knowledge of medicines information resources

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Evidence of CPD and ongoing education

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Foundation Pharmacist - Rotational

The closing date is 06 January 2026

This is an opportunity to join our dynamic rotational programme for foundation pharmacists at South Tees Hospitals. We currently have an array of rotational areas, each of which has its own unique opportunities for learning both clinical and professional skills. You will spend 4 months in each rotation.

Each rotation involves working with an expert team of specialist pharmacists, dedicated medicines management technicians and other highly skilled pharmacy staff. Your role will include providing the highest quality pharmacy services to both patients and health care professionals across the wards and departments at South Tees Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Additional to the wide array of opportunities within your rotations, at South Tees Hospitals we will also offer you:

• Comprehensive induction and initial training programme
• Personal line manager who you will meet with on a monthly basis for developmental and professional support and guidance
• Provision of resources and a supervisor to allow you to develop your personal portfolio of development, aligned with the RPS foundation level programme
• A ring‑fenced monthly development meeting with peers to support and guide you through your portfolio and diploma work
• Large variety of educational opportunities including monthly in‑house training sessions, access to the trust junior doctor training programme, and encouragement to attend external educational and networking opportunities regionally and nationally

The role also encompasses:

• Rota'd time in dispensary (all other time based on ward/ in clinical environment)
• 1 day weekend working once every 5 weeks (reimbursed with a weekday off the following week)
• 1 'late night' shift every 2 weeks (working hours 9am-5.30pm)
• On call duties on a rolling rota basis, approximately 1 in 60.

The pharmacy department at South Tees hosts over 180 members of staff and provides a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise and professionalism.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS and Promote Trust values and behaviour
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in‑house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
• Knowledge of medicines information resources

Qualifications and Training

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing education

Experience

• Experience in pharmacy practice
• Experience in clinical pharmacy within a hospital setting

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust