# Band 5 Pharmacy Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 47
- **NHS employers:** 38
- **New vacancies this week:** 27
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Pharmacy.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 28,392 to GBP 46,852

## Role Summary

NHS pharmacy roles include hospital pharmacists, clinical pharmacists embedded in ward or specialty teams, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support staff. Most pharmacist posts start at Band 6, with clinical and leadership roles at Band 7 and above. The split between dispensary-based and ward-based work depends on the employer and service model.

## Typical Responsibilities

- 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
- Controlled drug governance and regulatory compliance
- Supporting junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Audit and service improvement within pharmacy or specialty

## 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

## Employers Hiring

- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Spectrum Community Health CIC (2 jobs)
- NHS Professionals Limited (2 jobs)
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (2 jobs)
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- Birmingham, Midlands (3 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (2 jobs)
- Bristol, London (2 jobs)
- Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, East of England (2 jobs)
- London, London (2 jobs)
- Lynebank Hospital, East of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Mount Vernon, East of England (1 jobs)
- Northampton, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Wakefield, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Hull, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Grimsby, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Antrim Hospital Site, North (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

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. Salary guidance: £32,073 - £39,043.

## Grade Requirements

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

Flexibility for shift work, weekends, and on-call (most clinical posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 5?

Band 5 roles include staff nurses, newly qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech therapists, and other registered healthcare professionals in their first posts.

### What qualifications do I need to work as an NHS pharmacist?

An MPharm degree from a GPhC-accredited university, completion of pre-registration training, and GPhC registration. Clinical pharmacist posts increasingly expect or prefer an independent prescribing qualification and postgraduate clinical diploma.

### What is the salary range for NHS pharmacists?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS pharmacists typically start at Band 6 (approximately £40,000-£48,000), with senior clinical pharmacists at Band 7 (£49,000-£57,000) and principal/consultant pharmacists at Band 8 (£58,000+).

### What career progression is available for NHS pharmacists?

Band 6 rotational pharmacists can progress to Band 7 specialist clinical pharmacist, then to Band 8a advanced practitioner or consultant pharmacist. Leadership routes include pharmacy manager and chief pharmacist. Independent prescribing and clinical diplomas support progression.

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