Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Rotational Pharmacist to join their friendly team. This role offers a structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 over 18-24 months, providing ample learning opportunities in a supportive environment. As a key member of the healthcare team, you'll engage in diverse rotations, enhancing your clinical skills while ensuring high-quality patient care. The Trust values collaboration and education, making it an ideal place for professional growth. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient-focused care, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Options

National Discount Services

Car Lease Schemes

Onsite Nursery

Qualifications

• Trainee pharmacists must be looking to register with the GPhC by Summer 2025.
• Strong focus on patient care and hospital pharmacy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across various medical specialties.
• Provide clinical advice and support to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Clinical Diploma

Job description

Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a trainee pharmacist looking to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC in the Summer 2025? Are you striving to improve patient care and experience, whilst looking to expand and improve your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly established team of Pharmacists at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple in a post that offers structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18 - 24 month period. As this is a development role, there will be plenty of learning opportunities in a top-ranked NHS Trust and teaching hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services to the people of Devon.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

You will participate in a range of rotations:

• Acute medicine
• Gastroenterology / respiratory
• Cardiology / care of the elderly
• Stroke
• Surgery and orthopaedics

You will work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including:

• Medical and surgical teams
• Allied health professionals
• Nutrition team
• Pain team
• Hospice

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Clinical review of inpatients
• Providing clinical advice to other professionals
• Supporting the dispensary (a small portion of your day)

As a Pharmacist at North Devon District Hospital, you will be playing a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy service across a diverse range of wards. The role offers exposure to various specialties, enabling you to develop your core knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to be supported in your professional development, whether that's your clinical diploma or independent prescribing course. We have clearly mapped pathways to broaden your experience and help you progress.

Newly Qualified Pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of Hospital Pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and on completion of well-defined developmental gateways, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.

We're passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our Pharmacy buddy scheme. You'll have a dedicated buddy to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, there's Trust-wide events and activities focused on your health and wellbeing.

This post will attract a Recruitment and Retention Premium totalling £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees) plus an on-call premium of approximately £2,400 (both subject to eligibility), these will be paid in instalments over a 12-month period.

If you are ready for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, we're ready to welcome you. Apply now and be a part of a Hospital team that values collaboration, education and patient-focussed care.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 25th April 2025

For further information please contact: Henry Goss; Clinical Pharmacy Manager on [e-mail] or Steve Williams; Senior Support Manager on [e-mail] / 01271 322390

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full 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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust