Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to 7 Progression Programme)

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust offers a Rotational Pharmacist Progression Programme (Band 6 to Band 7) in Macclesfield. This role provides broad clinical experience across dispensary, outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services within a forward-thinking team.

The programme supports professional development, including non-medical prescribing, antimicrobial stewardship, and medicines information pathways, with enhanced DBS requirements and visa guidance as applicable.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm).
• One year pre-registration training.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Clinical diploma (minimum 1st year or 40 credits completed).
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across East Cheshire NHS Trust – including dispensary, outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services.
• Pharmacist Progression Programme supports professional development with training across clinical specialties.
• Encourages non-medical prescribing training and integration with wider medicines safety services.
• Review and optimize medicines management within hospital settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Motivation to scale clinically

Education

MPharm

Pre-registration training

GPhC registration

Clinical diploma

RPS membership

Job description

Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to 7 Progression Programme)

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist or trainee pharmacist interested in gaining broad clinical experience to develop your medicine optimisation skills amongst a friendly and forward-thinking team then the opportunities at East Cheshire NHS Trust are for you!

As part of the department's innovation agenda, and following significant investment, we are excited to announce multiple opportunities to join our modern and dynamic Pharmacist Progression Programme. We invite you to join our supportive, tight-knit clinical pharmacy team on our expansive training programme, which supports your seamless professional progression from band 6 to band 7, via an enabling framework that considers your prior experience and training.

Applicants should be a registered pharmacist with the GPhC. Those seeking a new challenge, looking to explore a new sector, or to relocate to idyllic Cheshire are encouraged to apply.

Macclesfield is perfectly located with easy access to Manchester and Liverpool. We are a flexible department and recognise the individual needs of our team. These opportunities are offered part-time (30 hours), but flexible working requests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical pharmacy services across East Cheshire NHST Trust - including dispensary, outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services (i.e. hospices, virtual wards, and community services).

Our Pharmacist Progression Programme is tailored to supporting your professional development and growth. You will be supported, trained, and coached to work across the numerous exciting clinical specialties within the Trust, whilst our comprehensive programme also includes training and integration with wider specialist services - from antimicrobial stewardship and medicines information, to hospices and virtual wards.

The Pharmacist Progression Programme dovetails with the clinical postgraduate diploma, and we encourage and facilitate our pharmacists in undertaking the non-medical prescribing module as part of their training and role development.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• One year pre-registration training
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Clinical diploma (minimum 1st year or 40 credits completed)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of pharmacy in secondary care
• Appreciation of the value of equality diversity and inclusion
• Professional at all times
• Work autonomously within own limitations knowing when to elevate
• Good understanding of hospital pharmacy

Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve
• Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience using electronic prescribing systems

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

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