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Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

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Barnstaple

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Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Rotational Pharmacist, offering a structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 within 18-24 months. This role provides extensive learning opportunities across various specialties, emphasizing patient care and collaboration within a supportive pharmacy team.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premium of £2,000

On-call premium of approximately £2,400

Funding for clinical diplomas

Relocation support

Flexible working policies

27 days of paid annual leave

Staff discounts

NHS pension

Qualifications

Trainee pharmacist aiming for GPhC registration in Summer 2025.
Willingness to participate in rotations across various specialties.
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical reviews of inpatients.
Provide clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
Support dispensary operations.

Skills

Clinical review

Patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

Vacancies: Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

Role Summary

Are you a trainee pharmacist looking to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC in Summer 2025? Are you striving to improve patient care and experience while expanding your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy? We offer an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, established team of Pharmacists at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. This position provides structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 within 18-24 months. As a development role, it offers numerous learning opportunities within a top-ranked NHS Trust and teaching hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services to the people of Devon.

About the Role

For detailed information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More about the role

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will join an exceptional Pharmacy team dedicated to helping patients stay healthy when they need it most.

You will participate in various rotations including:

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

You will work with a multidisciplinary team comprising:

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

Your daily duties will include:

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

As a Pharmacist at North Devon District Hospital, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality Clinical Pharmacy services across various wards. The role offers exposure to multiple specialties, supporting your core knowledge and skills development, and opportunities for professional growth, including clinical diploma and independent prescribing courses. Clear pathways are mapped out to support your experience and progression.

Newly Qualified Pharmacists will start at Band 6, providing a solid foundation in hospital pharmacy. We support funding for clinical diplomas and, after completing developmental gateways, you will progress to Band 7.

We are committed to your wellbeing, offering tailored inductions, a Pharmacy buddy scheme, and Trust-wide health and wellbeing activities.

This position includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium of £2,000 (pro-rata for part-time) and an on-call premium of approximately £2,400, both paid over 12 months, subject to eligibility.

We also offer support for relocation, including financial assistance, accommodation or relocation allowances. For details, please contact us.

If you're ready for a rewarding career in a supportive environment that fosters skill expansion, apply now to join a hospital team that values collaboration, education, and patient-centered care.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and strives to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, with over 15,000 staff, we are the largest employer in Devon. Our services reach over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, with specialist services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Our integrated health and social care services include community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care. We are at the forefront of research and innovation, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and university links.

Our values underpin everything we do. For more information, click here.

Join us during this exciting time as we shape our services through ongoing integration.

Staff Wellbeing and Benefits

We prioritize staff wellbeing through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.

Starting NHS staff enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days.

Additional benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car leasing, NHS pension, and cycle-to-work schemes.

If interested, we would love to hear from you.

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