Foundation Pharmacist/Specialist Pharmacist

Job overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting and study for a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy? Does the prospect of being supported to develop and progress from band 6 to band 7 appeal to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have just the role for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed pharmacist/trainee pharmacist to join our friendly Pharmacy team by the sea. Scarborough Hospital has an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This post includes a fully funded two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with the University of Bradford with the option to complete the non-medical prescribing module if not already a non-medical prescriber. You will be provided a work-based supervisor and allocated study time.

This is a band 6 to band 7 progression post, where after being in post for at least 12 months and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities based on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Advanced Pharmacy Framework, you will be eligible for progression into a band 7 role.

Depending on experience, a successful applicant may be appointed to start as a Band 7 pharmacist working in specialist rotations.

Main duties of the job

Please carefully read the role specific job description attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties.

The Pharmacy team at Scarborough prides itself on being supportive and friendly, and staff development is encouraged.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in many different specialities such as; elderly care, respiratory, diabetes, cardiology, stroke, gastroenterology, acute medical admissions and surgery. You will rotate through the different areas of the hospital, working as part of a small team with medicines management technicians and assistants and supported by specialist pharmacists in each area.

A comprehensive induction, training and ongoing support is provided for all new staff.

This post is based at Scarborough Hospital and core service hours are Monday – Friday 9am until 5:30pm. The post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota.

We welcome applications from registered pharmacists and those who are currently in their Foundation Training Year, expecting to join the General Pharmaceutical Council register in Summer 2026.

Thinking about moving to the area? We offer a generous relocation package - more information available upon request.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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.