Specialist and Consultant Pharmacists

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a registered Pharmacist to start their career in hospital pharmacy located in Truro, England. This full-time role includes rotating through various clinical and technical services, engaging in areas such as surgery and emergency medicine. Benefits include optional pension and flexible working arrangements. Ideal for those looking to complete their RPS Portfolio or Clinical Diploma with structured training.

Benefits

Optional pension

Life assurance

Childcare Co-ordination Team

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist or expected registration by August 2026.
• Completion of Identity Checks, Professional registration, and qualification checks.
• Employment history and reference checks, Occupational Health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional pharmacist support within Clinical and Dispensary services.
• Rotate through various medical specialties including surgery and emergency medicine.
• Assist with medicines information and technical services.

Job description

Overview

Looking to start your career in hospital pharmacy? Seeking a change of location? Want to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? If you are a registered Pharmacist or expect to register in August 2026, this is the job for you. You can complete your RPS Portfolio or Clinical Diploma with half a day a week study time and formal training to progress to a specialist role.

Responsibilities

Provide professional pharmacist support and expertise while rotating within Clinical, Technical, Dispensary and Medicines Information services. Rotations include surgery, acute medicine, trauma, emergency medicine, care of the elderly and medicine information. This is a full‑time post (37.5 hours per week) based at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Employment Requirements

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits and Working Conditions

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance, a dedicated Childcare Co‑ordination Team. Flexible working may be available; discuss at interview. Sponsorship may be offered but is not guaranteed.

Application Process

We reserve the right to close this advert early. If you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful. Your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for 12 months. All candidates must provide full and accurate details of current immigration status; visa sponsorship is not guaranteed. For further information, visit https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation.

We are a non‑smoking organisation. If you require alternative format of the application form (Braille, audio or large print), please telephone [phone]. In submitting an application, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority.