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Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression Post

NHS

Swindon

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 55,000

Full time

11 days ago

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking a Rotational Pharmacist to provide essential clinical pharmacy services, with clear pathways for career progression from Band 6 to Band 7. Candidates will support patient care, gain clinical skills, and be involved in various specialist rotations while working within a collaborative healthcare team. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations.
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical pharmacy services, including advice on medication use.
  • Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis.
  • Embark on further training to support progression.

Skills

Core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
Clinical reasoning and judgement
Problem-solving ability

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Post graduate clinical certificate
Job description
Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression Post

The closing date is 02 October 2025.

Please watch our video to learn more about our pharmacy team.

https://youtu.be/Awee7VvH7xg

Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist aiming to continuously improve patient care and experience? This position offers a structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 within an 18-24 month period.

Newly or recently qualified pharmacists will start at Band 6 to provide a solid foundation in all the essential areas of hospital pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and help you build a portfolio aligned to the RPS Post Registration Core Competency Framework. On completion of well-defined developmental gateways and submission of a portfolio of evidence, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.

During your foundation rotations, you will have the opportunity to work with our external partners in BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and later, progressing to more specialist rotations such as in critical care, paediatrics, local neonatal unit (LNU) and HIV medicines supply.

Main duties of the job
  • To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.
  • Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in the following areas: surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions, BSW ICS, AWP
  • Progression to specialist rotations in critical care, paediatrics and neonatal care as well as HIV.
  • Medicines Information and patient line rotation
  • Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary
  • Embarking on further training to support progression i.e., clinical diploma, independent prescribing
  • Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence
  • Following the band 6 - 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated
About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a guiding principle driving us towards delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities
  • Medicines Information and patient line rotation
  • Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary
  • Embarking on further training to support progression i.e., clinical diploma, independent prescribing
  • Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence
  • Following the band 6-7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification
Qualifications B6
  • Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Attending relevant local and national training events/courses
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
  • Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent
Experience B6
  • Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
  • Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
  • Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda
  • Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice
  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Experience of formulating protocols and standards
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Hospital experience as trainee or undergraduate
  • Experience of working with ward-based technicians
Qualifications B7
  • Please see attached job description
  • Please see attached job description
Experience B7
  • Please see attached job description
  • Please see attached job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £54,710 per annum

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