Rotational Pharmacist

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Rotational Pharmacist to join their pharmacy team. This role offers structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 within 18-24 months, extensive learning opportunities, and exposure to various specialties. Responsibilities include clinical reviews, providing advice to professionals, and supporting patient care. Applicants should be trainee pharmacists eager to further their careers in a supportive NHS environment, with numerous benefits including a generous leave policy and professional development support.

Benefits

Occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Trainee pharmacist looking to register with GPhC by Summer 2026.
• Interest in improving patient care and experience.
• Desire for professional development and support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across various specialties.
• Conduct clinical reviews of inpatients.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in patient care.

Skills

Clinical review

Providing clinical advice

Support in the dispensary

Education

Registration with GPhC

Clinical diploma

Job description

Overview

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Are you a trainee pharmacist looking to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC in the Summer 2026? Are you striving to improve patient care and experience, whilst looking to expand and grow your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy?

Join our small and friendly established team of Pharmacists and we will offer you 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. In North Devon, you’ll find not only an exceptional career but also an outstanding quality of life, surrounded by stunning coastlines, dramatic national parks and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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 stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role.

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

As part of your role, you will participate in a range of rotations:

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

You will get to 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 are Trust-wide events and activities focused on your health and wellbeing.

If you are looking 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-focused care.

Love where you live

Our location in the South West offers an exceptional lifestyle. Imagine the expansive landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the unique natural beauty of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the UK’s only World Surfing Reserve, all within easy reach.

From pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines to charming towns steeped in culture, food, and history, Devon offers something for everyone.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects 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 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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

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.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

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
• 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