Rotational Pharmacist | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic pharmacists for a full-time role. As a member of a rotational team, you will provide clinical pharmacy services and gain experience across various specialties. This position offers excellent training support, benefits including flexible hours and a comprehensive pension scheme, and the opportunity for professional growth. Join us in delivering high-quality, patient-focused services in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Applicants must be current Foundation Trainee Pharmacists expecting to register as a Pharmacist.
• Enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists are preferred.
• Ability to work independently is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services across departments.
• Liaise with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Pharmacy degree qualifying for GPhC registration

Job description

About the Hospital

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward‑thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.

Norwich is a vibrant city, voted one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by The Sunday Times 2021, with a fabulous market, excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. The unique combination of the Norfolk Broads, a picturesque coastline and a choice of city or rural living make Norwich an ideal home, no matter what your interests. For those who love to travel or see friends Norwich offers excellent rail and air links.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Job Overview

This post is open to current Foundation Trainee Pharmacists expecting to register as a Pharmacist with the GPhC in August 2026. We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacists qualifying in 2026. The interview date is 29 January 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our team and contribute to delivering and developing our high quality, patient‑focused service. You will join a team of rotational pharmacists working across all aspects of hospital pharmacy with opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of clinical specialties and pharmacy services.

Our structured training programme will be tailored to you and your level of experience. You will have support and regular feedback from our team of experienced senior pharmacists during all rotations and will have the opportunity to undertake a post‑graduate pharmacy diploma.

Applicants will be self‑motivated, able to work independently and capable of working under pressure. The successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn.

Training & Development

This post is for full‑time employment. To support 7‑day working all staff are required to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off given during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one bank holiday duty per year. It is expected that band 6 pharmacists will participate in the on‑call service which attracts additional pay.

Key Responsibilities

• To participate and assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services on a rotational basis to all directorates and departments, in liaison and under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders.
• Work in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust polices to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
• To liaise with all pharmacy staff grades, medical, nursing and other staff in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services.
• Following accreditation, to actively prescribe discharge medication according to Trust protocol in order to ensure delays in discharge do not occur.
• To undertake and actively participate in clinical and medicine management audits and implement changes to ensure compliance.
• To participate in quality improvement programmes relating to pharmacy / use of medicines.
• To participate in the provision of a medicines information service and Pharmacy helpline to staff and patients.
• To ensure that all provisions of the current law relating to pharmacy and medicines are complied with both within the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Trust. This will include completion of statutory ward controlled drug checks and advice on safe storage of medicines.
• To work with medical and nursing staff at ward level to reduce medicines wastage and ensure compliance with the Trust’s drug formulary.
• To participate in the drug recall system in consultation with the Principal Pharmacist, Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager, Support Services.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Please see the attached job description for full details.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.

Join Us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.