Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK NHS Trust is seeking an experienced pharmacist for a Band 6 position. The role involves ensuring compliance with medicines legislation and managing clinical pharmacy services within the Trust. Candidates must have an MPharm or equivalent, and appropriate UK registration, along with hospital pharmacy experience. The position offers part-time hours within a supportive environment with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Onsite nursery

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Exclusive NHS benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a valid pharmacy registration in the UK with recent experience.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Provide medication to patients safely.
• Lead pharmacist in clinical specialty on rotation.
• Participate in clinical services and management initiatives.
• Support the Pharmacist Team Leader.

Skills

Compliance with medicines legislation

Independent working

Clinical pharmacy service delivery

Team support and leadership

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Postgraduate certificate / diploma / MSC in clinical pharmacy

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6 to Band 7 progression. The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
• Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
• Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
• Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the divisions.
• Professionally and managerially support the Pharmacist Team Leader.
• Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.

Person Specification

• MPharm or equivalent.
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Hold a postgraduate certificate / diploma / MSC qualification in clinical pharmacy / pharmacy practice.
• Recent UK experience of pharmacy practice.
• Recent post‑registration experience of hospital pharmacy practice with a balanced hospital pharmacy rotation.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) if new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days (plus bank holidays).
  
  
• Onsite nursery welcoming children aged six weeks to five years, including those with special needs.
  
  
• Access to Trust health and wellbeing initiatives – financial wellbeing, the Trust Wellbeing Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme. Trained Mental Health First Aiders available onsite.
  
  
• Exclusive NHS benefits for you and your family, including discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities.
  
  
• Occupational Health Department promoting and protecting the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the Trust.
  
  
• Staff networks – LGBTQ+ Network, Multicultural Network, Disability and Wellbeing Network, Nepalese Network, Women’s Empowerment Network, Menopause Support Group.
  
  
• NHS Pension Scheme – providing life insurance and other benefits.

Location & Contract

Location: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN

Date posted: 31 October 2025

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,485 to £60,651 a year per annum (incl. of HCAA)

Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months, Part‑time

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information consult the NHS Careers website.