Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Transformation Unit; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, is seeking a rotational clinical pharmacist (Band 6) to join the Pharmacy department. The role focuses on clinical pharmacy services with ward-based delivery and a structured rotational programme to develop competencies.

The post emphasises patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development, with training and support to achieve objectives within each rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state.
• Previous experience of teamworking.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative.
• Knowledge of audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centered pharmacy service.
• The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives.
• This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy with development opportunities.
• The individual will be supported by more senior staff with a competency based training approach.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Initiative

Problem solving

Audit knowledge

Education

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the GPhC

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

Job description

Employer Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Blackpool Salary £39,959 - £48,117 + EDC (£2400) per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 17:00

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Band 6

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy?

Do you thrive on clinical variety ?

Are you looking for a new challenge or due to qualify this year and looking for somewhere with training opportunities to establish your career?

Why not join Pharmacy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward thinking team?

The Pharmacy department is looking to enhance the delivery of clinical pharmacy services within the Trust and further establish our ward based services with the appointment of rotational clinical pharmacists at band 6.

We are looking to recruithighly motivated, adaptable clinical pharmacists who have a ‘can do’ attitude to improvement and development.

Main duties of the job

Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centred pharmacy service.

The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.

This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation.

Working for our organisation

Working for the Organisation

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centered pharmacy service.

The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.

This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation. The individual will have the opportunity to start a clinical diploma or appropriate further education if required.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience in clinical with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state
• Previous experience of teamworking

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative.
• Knowledge of audit methodology

Other

• Demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Willingness to contribute to the general working of the department

Qualifications and attainments

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £24, Standard DBS check £24 and Enhanced DBS check £45.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £15. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here .

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.