Specialist Pharmacist Gastro and IBD (Band 7 to Band 8 Progression)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Devon is seeking an experienced hospital pharmacist to join their team. This role offers a structured pathway to become a Band 8a specialist in gastroenterology within one to two years. Ideal for candidates with at least two years of pharmacy practice and a clinical diploma. Enjoy the opportunity to shape services within an integrated healthcare system.

Qualifications

• At least two years into pharmacy practice.
• Completed at least one year of clinical diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in a range of pharmacy services.
• Help shape our services during the integration journey.

Skills

Clinical experience in hospital pharmacy

Strong grounding in gastroenterology

Education

Clinical diploma

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced hospital pharmacist looking for a structured and supported route into a specialist role? This band 7-8a progression post offers a defined development pathway to become a Band 8a specialist pharmacist in gastroenterology, typically to be achieved within one to two years. This role is ideal for someone who’s at least two years into pharmacy practice, has completed at least one year of their clinical diploma, and is ready to consolidate their clinical experience into a specialist area. Whether you already have some experience in a specialty or are a well-rounded generalist with a strong grounding in hospital pharmacy, we will support you to build the expertise and confidence you need to take on a band 8a post.

Its 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.

Responsibilities

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

About the Trust

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. 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.