# Clinical to Specialist Rotational Pharmacist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-to-specialist-rotational-pharmacist/982a6505-4dac-44ef-a59a-6bcb05436ebb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-to-specialist-rotational-pharmacist/982a6505-4dac-44ef-a59a-6bcb05436ebb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £37,338 to £52,809 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T14:25:15.749Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9410-26-0066?employerCode=C9410 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8000733?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= - **Employer website:** https://www.lhch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to Specialist Pharmacist Band 7 - Progression Post Are you a newly qualified or early-career Pharmacist, with a passion for clinical Pharmacy? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, registered Pharmacist who wants to make a real difference to patient care and join us at one of the largest cardiothoracic trusts in the country. You will work with our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients across several specialists. Starting at afc band 6, the post holder will be taken through a carefully devised programme that will allow them to gain further experience and ultimately lead to them progressing to become a band 7 specialist rotational pharmacist. ### Main duties of the job You will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care whilst rotating through several specialties, including cardiology, respiratory medicine, cardio-thoracic surgery and palliative care. You will be fully supported through our comprehensive in-house training programme and be mentored by a senior clinical pharmacist at each stage of your rotation. As we are committed to continuing professional development, you will have the opportunity to study for a clinical pharmacy diploma / MSc , which will also include Non-Medical Prescribing pathway if needed. If you progress to band 7 level, your rotations will become longer, allowing for more specialist activities such as attending ward rounds and clinics. You will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in delivering training and looking into more advanced aspects of medicines safety. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pavan Goel, Senior Clinical Pharmacist on 0150 600 1193 or Jodie Williams, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services on 0151 600 1378. ### About us As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the North of England, we at LHCH have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq ### Details - Date posted: 08 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £37,338 to £52,809 a year (Band 6 progressing to a band 7) - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 410-CLIN-8000733 - Job locations: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description Document, which is attached. ## Job Details Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to Specialist Pharmacist Band 7 - Progression Post Are you a newly qualified or early-career Pharmacist, with a passion for clinical Pharmacy? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, registered Pharmacist who wants to make a real difference to patient care and join us at one of the largest cardiothoracic trusts in the country. You will work with our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients across several specialists. Starting at afc band 6, the post holder will be taken through a carefully devised programme that will allow them to gain further experience and ultimately lead to them progressing to become a band 7 specialist rotational pharmacist. ## Job Description You will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care whilst rotating through several specialties, including cardiology, respiratory medicine, cardio-thoracic surgery and palliative care. You will be fully supported through our comprehensive in-house training programme and be mentored by a senior clinical pharmacist at each stage of your rotation. As we are committed to continuing professional development, you will have the opportunity to study for a clinical pharmacy diploma / MSc , which will also include Non-Medical Prescribing pathway if needed. If you progress to band 7 level, your rotations will become longer, allowing for more specialist activities such as attending ward rounds and clinics. You will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in delivering training and looking into more advanced aspects of medicines safety. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pavan Goel, Senior Clinical Pharmacist on 0150 600 1193 or Jodie Williams, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services on 0151 600 1378. ## Responsibilities Details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description Document, which is attached. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to work on initiative and as part of the team - Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly - Excellent communication skills, verbal and written - Able to accept responsibility for area of pharmacy practice - Analysis of information relating to individual patients medication - Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries and need to consult with senior colleagues - Good time management skills - Computer literate - Basic problem-solving abilities - Numeracy and literacy **Desirable** - Ability to study for further qualification e.g. Clinical diploma and MSc - Negotiation and influencing skills ### Values & Behaviours **Essential** - Acts professionally - Self-motivated - Reliable and flexible **Desirable** - Displays a good level of confidence ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Pre-registration training and experience - Demonstrable team working - Demonstrable commitment to CPD - Basic clinical knowledge in a range of topics **Desirable** - Hospital experience - Audit or Research - Awareness of current political agendas ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy **Desirable** - Training year in hospital or other experience working in hospital ## Documents - [Job Description.pdf (PDF, 313 KB)](document:2950656) - [Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 505 KB)](document:2950657) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.