Band 5 Pharmacy Jobs in the NHS
Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years.
44 live vacancies at this grade · 32 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043
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Open Positions
£28k - £48k
Salary Range
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What to expect from Band 5 Pharmacy roles
Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. For pharmacy candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 44 live band 5 pharmacy vacancies across 32 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 5 pharmacy roles ranges from about £28,392 to £48,117 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
- Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator
- Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice
- Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision
Role evidence to prepare
- Medicines optimisation and safety interventions on ward rounds
- Independent prescribing within scope of competence (where qualified)
- Antimicrobial stewardship and formulary compliance
- Clinical checking and risk-based dispensary oversight
Typical requirements
- GPhC registration (or pending for foundation trainees)
- Independent prescribing qualification (essential or desirable for most Band 7+ clinical roles)
- Postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent (for specialist roles)
- Foundation training year completion
Hiring locations
Current band 5 pharmacy demand is visible in Leeds, Shrewsbury, Chesterfield, Bristol, and Portland. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Lothian, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, and Spectrum Community Health CIC. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust5 jobs
- NHS Lothian3 jobs
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust3 jobs
- Spectrum Community Health CIC2 jobs
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust2 jobs
- NHS Professionals Limited2 jobs
- Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust1 job