Pharmacist B6/7 Development Rotational Post

Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacist B6/7 Development Rotational Post The closing date is 02 December 2025 Rotational Band Pharmacist West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven (band 6/7 progression post plus EDC) Patient-centred? Enthusiastic? Motivated? Team player? Does this sound like you? Applications are invited from pharmacists looking for a new challenge, or those qualifying this year to join our band 6 to 7 pharmacist team. Our well-established rotational pharmacist foundation training programme will give you the support you need as you begin your career journey in hospital pharmacy. You will join the newly qualified pharmacist training programme on starting with us. You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including emergency admissions, respiratory disease, cardiology, stroke, cancer services, surgery as well as dispensary and aseptic services. You will be supported by an advanced specialist pharmacist in each rotation. You will progress to a band 7 post following an appropriate training period and competency assessment which will include studying for a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice. There will be the opportunity to study for a prescribing qualification or other postgraduate qualifications as necessary. Main duties of the job You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including emergency admissions, respiratory disease, cardiology, stroke, cancer services, surgery as well as dispensary and aseptic services. You will be supported by advanced specialist pharmacists in each rotation as well as benefiting from foundation level training. Our rotational pharmacists are also studying for diploma qualifications in clinical pharmacy practice. We also provide a clinical and dispensary service 7 days per week and an on call service. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others. We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation. Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. 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Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications MPharm or equivalent Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent. Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Broad clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge Current issues within pharmacy & the NHS Use of Microsoft Office & internet Experience of Hospital pharmacy work Spreadsheet & database packages Highly developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate complex information effectively. Excellent analytical skills, with ability to make judgements on conflicting data using critical appraisal. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work accurately to deadlines. Ability to identify and implement best practice. Coaching skills Conflict management Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes. Ability to identify and manage risk. Other requirements Able to travel between sites as required Ability to participate in Trust wide out of hour's on call service. Ability to participate in 7 day working rota. Driving licence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £38,682 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr