Rotational Hospital Pharmacist - Foundation Trainee Pathway

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well‑be

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is offering a foundation trainee pharmacist opportunity across medicine, surgery and specialties at Salford Royal Hospital. You will rotate through clinical, dispensary, aseptics and homecare settings with a patient-centred focus on medicines optimisation and safety.

Applicants must be on track to complete the November 2026 GPhC registration assessment; NHS England Newly Qualified Pharmacists programme is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or currently undertaking approved foundation pharmacist training in the United Kingdom.
• Desirable: Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured clinical rotations across medicine, surgery and specialties.
• Support medicines optimisation and patient safety as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Pursue post-graduate clinical qualification and non-medical prescribing after 12 months.
• Progression from band 6 to 7 via portfolio development.

Skills

Professional knowledge

NHS hospital pharmacy knowledge

Excellent communication

CPD commitment

Trust values alignment

Education

Vocational masters degree in pharmacy

GPhC registration or foundation trainee status

Foundation pharmacist training completion

Job description

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is offering a foundation trainee pharmacist opportunity across medicine, surgery and specialties at Salford Royal Hospital. You will rotate through clinical, dispensary, aseptics and homecare settings with a patient-centred focus on medicines optimisation and safety.

Applicants must be on track to complete the November 2026 GPhC registration assessment; NHS England Newly Qualified Pharmacists programme is encouraged.