Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working with patients within a hospital, GP practice or community setting
- Qualifications
Registration as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Qualifications
Degree in Pharmacy (Masters Level or equivalent).
- Knowledge and skills
Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills
Able to utilise and apply theoretical knowledge practically in the workplace
- Knowledge and skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in NHS Hospital as a trainee pharmacist or undergraduate
- Qualifications
Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Knowledge and skills
Able to demonstrate leadership skills
Job overview
Band 6/7 Rotational Pharmacist progression post
Are you a newly-qualified or experienced pharmacist interested in a move into the hospital sector? Kick start your hospital career by joining us in Salisbury! If you are keen to develop your patient facing and clinical skills in a busy, friendly and supportive environment then we are the place for you. We currently have a 16 month fixed-term position available.
We are committed to developing our staff and offer support to complete the post graduate clinical diploma and independent prescribing courses. We offer monthly one to one meetings and developmental ward visits to ensure you receive consistent support in your progression. Opportunities to develop your professional and clinical skills will allow progression to a band 7 position upon completion of key objectives. We offer a highly regarded rotational programme which includes rotations through admissions, medicine, surgery and family services (paediatrics and maternity).
Our band 7 role offers opportunities for further development of your leadership and clinical skills including opportunities for involvement in clinical trials, mentoring and supervising trainee and foundation pharmacists, development of specialist areas and independent prescribing.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly and supportive pharmacy team focused on delivering the best and safest possible front line clinical pharmacy service to our patients. The pharmacists we are looking for will be dedicated, hardworking with great communication and organisational skills. They will be committed to their own professional development and have a drive to continually improve the service we provide to our patients.
You will be part of our established rotational training programme, which is aimed at helping you develop your core foundation skills in a variety of clinical settings
Our service is open 7 days a week and our current opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (with no late night rota), Saturday 8.30am-1pm and Sunday 9.30am-1pm. Weekend shifts are 1 in 8 with one bank holiday per year. You will be part of our highly regarded on-call team, covering 1 in 10 shifts.
For a taste of what it is like to work within our team at Salisbury please visit: https://youtu.be/cV9rjQwR1j0
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Pharmacist B6-7 Progression (+£3000 RRP) with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £56,515 (+ £3,000 recruitment and retention payment). The contract type is Fixed term: 16 months (+ Emergency Duty Commitment). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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