Specialist Pharmacist – Rotational

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the pharmacy team at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital as a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist. This exciting fixed-term position offers the opportunity to engage directly in patient care and pharmaceutical management within a leading NHS Trust, focusing on innovative practices and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy is essential.
• Certificate / Diploma in Pharmacy Practice is desirable.
• Independent prescribing qualification is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the ward-based Medical Pharmacist service.
• Participate in MDT ward rounds and prescribing of medicines.
• Take an active role in the pharmaceutical care of a range of conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice

Education

Master of Pharmacy

Current listing on the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job summary

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 30th June 2026

We are looking for a pharmacist ready to take the next step in their career as a specialist rotational pharmacist at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Pharmacy Department, which is a large forward thinking team which is highly regarded within the Trust.

We have strong links to both the School of Pharmacy at the nearby University of East Anglia, with innovative placement programmes for pharmacy students. 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.

We are about to embark on a department development and modernisation programme which makes this an exciting time to join the pharmacy team!

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Interview date: 25th July 2025

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong clinical background to join our team of Rotational Specialist Pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to work as part of our ward-based Medical Pharmacist service, working alongside the MDT, including our existing team of specialist and highly specialist pharmacists. You will also have opportunities to work in surgical specialties and other pharmacy services as part of the specialist rotational team.

The focus for this post is to take an active role in the pharmaceutical care of a range of conditions and advise clinicians. Participation in MDT ward rounds and prescribing of medicines to ensure a seamless transfer of care will be expected. You must be able to work both as part of a team and autonomously. Prescribing is a key part of this role - you will be supported to undertake the training if you do not already hold the qualification.

This is a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover for the current post-holder. Core hours to be worked Monday to Friday with requirement to work weekends and bank holidays in line with Departmental rotas. Flexible working opportunities are supported on application.

About 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 are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. 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.

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

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• 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

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-CS0342

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Master of Pharmacy
• Current listing on the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescribing

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience of Quality Improvement project involvement

Skills Essential

• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Master of Pharmacy
• Current listing on the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescribing

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience of Quality Improvement project involvement

Skills Essential

• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)