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Job summary

Main area
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 16 months (+ Emergency Duty Commitment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call duty)
Job ref
269-SFT9979
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£39,959 - £56,515 (+ £3,000 recruitment and retention payment)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2026 23:59

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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Pharmacist B6-7 Progression (+£3000 RRP)

Band 6

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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.

 

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Registration as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • • Degree in Pharmacy (Masters Level or equivalent).
Desirable criteria
  • Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of working with patients within a hospital, GP practice or community setting
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of working in NHS Hospital as a trainee pharmacist or undergraduate

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • • Able to utilise and apply theoretical knowledge practically in the workplace
  • • Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • • Able to demonstrate leadership skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Belshaw
Job title
Principal Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722336262
Additional information

Kate Belshaw 

Principal  Pharmacist Education , Training and Workforce Development

01722336262 ext 4264

[email protected]

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