Foundation Pharmacist (Rotational) - Pharmacy

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Extensive learning and development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Band 6 Foundation Pharmacist (Rotational) based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital with rotations across the Clyde sector. The post offers structured training, broad clinical exposure and support for professional development.

The role focuses on delivering high‑quality pharmaceutical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and safe, cost‑effective prescribing.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of pre-registration training and successful registration assessment.
• Commitment to Vocational Foundation Training and ongoing development.
• Knowledge of current medicines legislation and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across a range of specialties and wards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds.
• Review, monitor and optimise medicines use to ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Provide medicines information to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Support seamless care through effective communication with primary and secondary care colleagues.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement, audits and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Prioritise workload

Teamworking

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC Registration

Pre-registration training completed

Vocational Foundation Training

Continued professional development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Are you a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacist looking to build a rewarding career within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Foundation Pharmacist (Rotational) to join our Clyde Sector Pharmacy Team based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This role offers a structured rotational programme across a variety of clinical specialties, providing excellent opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge, prescribing skills and professional practice. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care while benefiting from outstanding training, support and career development opportunities. Join NHSGGC and help make a meaningful difference to patient care across our communities every day.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital but rotational for the Clyde sector
• Working Pattern: 5 days over 7 with weekend working, public holiday and on‑call rotas.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients across a range of clinical specialties and ward environments
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds to support safe and effective medicines management
• Review, monitor and optimise medicines use, ensuring prescribing is clinically appropriate, safe and cost effective
• Provide expert medicines advice and information to patients, carers, prescribers and healthcare professionals
• Support seamless pharmaceutical care through effective communication with primary and secondary care colleagues
• Contribute to clinical governance activities, service improvement initiatives, audit and quality improvement work

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completion of pre‑registration training and successful completion of the registration assessment
• Commitment to undertaking and completing the Vocational Foundation Training Programme and ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of current legislation, professional standards and guidance relating to the safe use of medicines
• Excellent communication, organisational and numerical skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to prioritise workload, apply clinical reasoning and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.