Rotational Pharmacist with STEP Up Development Programme to Band 7

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Rotational Pharmacist to join their friendly team. This role involves working across clinical and therapeutic areas, with strong emphasis on patient-centered care and technical support for medicinal products. The position provides opportunities for personal and professional development, alongside participation in a structured progression program to advance one's skills and pay.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive and friendly team

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in Clinical Pharmacy Services at ward and department level.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of a broad range of aseptically prepared medicinal products.
• Study for, and successfully complete the Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.

Skills

Good clinical knowledge

Highly developed critical appraisal skills

Good communication skills both written and oral

Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy

Experience of audit

Education

Honours Degree in Pharmacy / M.Pharm.

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practise

Job description

Rotational Pharmacist with STEP Up Development Programme to Band 7

The closing date is 01 December 2025

We have vacancies to join our friendly team of Rotational Pharmacists at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, where you will gain experience in all the main clinical and therapeutic areas.

With a strong focus on ward based patient centred clinical care, you will be working within and helped by a team of pharmacists and medicine management technicians who are well integrated at ward level. In our aseptic suite you will be involved in the clinical aspects and final release of parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals. Candidates will be encouraged and funded to undertake the postgraduate diploma.

This post introduces the STEP Up programme, an in‑house structured progression of skills, knowledge and pay advancement from band 6 to band 7 after phase 3 of STEP Up programme linked to the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway and completion of postgraduate modules.

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out duties in Clinical Pharmacy Services at ward and department level. Work closely with Consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.
• To provide technical support in the preparation of a broad range of aseptically prepared medicinal products (PN, Cytotoxic Chemotherapy, Radiopharmaceuticals etc).
• To study for, and successfully complete the Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.

About us

Due to investment and the development of new roles, there are several new opportunities available within our department. The Trust managed to secure £312 million from HM Treasury to fully develop the facilities and services within SaTH.

The introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) as part of the NHS Long Term Plan has led to the recent formation of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (STWICS). This is an exciting time that will lead to much improvement for our patient's care – if you want to make a difference; NOW is the time to join SaTH Pharmacy.

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Pharmacy / M.Pharm.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or undertaking pre‑registration training where registration must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practise

Experience, skills and knowledge

• Good clinical knowledge
• Highly developed critical appraisal skills to evaluate drug treatments and place in therapy
• Experience of audit
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours