Rotational Clinical Pharmacist PROPEL Programme (B6 to B7 Progression)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare trust in Plymouth as a Band 6 or Band 7 pharmacist in the PROPEL Programme. This structured rotational development opportunity is designed for both newly qualified and experienced pharmacists, offering significant training, leadership, and management experience to advance your career. With guaranteed progression and fully funded qualifications, this role is perfect for those looking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully funded Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Fully funded Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Work laptop and mobile phone provided

Relocation packages offered

Qualifications

• Support through training programme for advanced clinical practice.
• Guaranteed progression to Band 7 after 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Undertake core rotations in various healthcare areas.
• Work as part of wider MDTs and involved in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Management

Education

Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Following significant investment by the Trust, we are looking for up to ten Band 6 or Band 7 pharmacists to join our PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning), a structured rotational development programme.

Applications are open to current trainee pharmacists, pharmacists in their early career, those new to hospital pharmacy with experience in other sectors, or with specific visa requirements.

Depending on your knowledge, skills, and previous experience, you will join as either a Band 6 or Band 7 clinical pharmacist. You will be supported through our training programme and progression pathway, which will enable you to develop a portfolio to prepare for advanced clinical practice and Band 8a roles.

This role is for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists, whether newly qualified or experienced, looking to further develop their clinical skills alongside gaining significant teaching, training, leadership, and management experience to aid career progression to more senior roles.

To find out more about these roles, please see the attached documents:

• Link to the job pack & scan the QR code to find out more
• PROPEL infographic and presentation

Join us and PROPEL your career in Britain's Ocean City!

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can demonstrate recent relevant experience as per the Person Specification.

PROPEL Programme

(Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning)

Band 6 Rotational Pharmacists

• Guaranteed progression to Band 7 after 18 months (subject to competency milestones)
• Fully funded Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy with protected study time
• Undertake 3-month core rotations including: Medical Admissions, Surgical Care, Older People’s Healthcare, Paediatrics, Aseptic Services, Clinical Screening, and Medicines Information
• Work laptop and mobile phone provided
• Support and mentoring by experienced pharmacists
• Relocation packages offered depending on eligibility

Band 7 Rotational Pharmacists

• Eligible to apply for Band 8a roles within 18 months
• Fully funded Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with protected study time
• Undertake 6-month core specialised or optional rotations including: gastroenterology, paediatrics and neonatal medicine, neurology, cardiology, respiratory, microbiology, critical care, urgent & emergency care, clinical trials, cancer services, aseptics, hepatology, patient safety, governance, formulary, clinical academic & research
• Work as part of wider MDTs, involved in audit, change management, quality improvement projects, supervision, formulary review, and medicines optimisation
• Upon diploma completion, options for fully funded Non-Medical Prescribing or further studies such as MSc
• Relocation packages offered depending on eligibility