Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a band 6 rotational clinical pharmacist.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist or trainee pharmacist interested in gaining broad clinical experience to develop your medicine optimisation skills amongst a friendly and forward-thinking team then the opportunities at East Cheshire NHS Trust are for you!

Applicants should be either a registered pharmacist with the GPhC or a trainee pharmacist due to qualify in 2025. Those seeking a new challenge, looking to explore a new sector, or to relocate to idyllic Cheshire are encouraged to apply.

Macclesfield is perfectly located with easy access to Manchester and Liverpool. We are a flexible department and recognise the individual needs of our team.

These opportunities are offered full-time (37.5 hours), but flexible working requests will be considered. Please also note this is a fixed term position for 12 months for maternity cover. Pharmacists from other sectors (i.e. community) are welcome to apply.

Hours per week: 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical pharmacy services across East Cheshire NHST Trust - including  dispensary, outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services (i.e. hospices, virtual wards, and community services).

Our team of clinical pharmacists currently provide services to the following inpatient specialties:

Cardiology

Respiratory

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Medical admissions

Trauma and orthopaedics

General Surgery

Intensive care

Paediatrics

Care of the Elderly

Intermediate Care

Palliative care

Pre-operative assessment clinic

Virtual wards

We invite you to join our tight-knit clinical pharmacy team who will support your professional development and growth. You will be supported, trained, and coached to work across the numerous exciting clinical specialties within the Trust and also includes training and integration with wider specialist services – from antimicrobial stewardship and medicines information, hospice, and virtual wards.

Self-motivation, organisation,  and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in these posts, as is the ability to work effectively alone and as part of wider teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.