Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4280 - Senior Rotational Pharmacist

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Job summary

Due to internal progression and in the Pharmacy department we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist to join our team.

Our Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred clinical Pharmacy services to some 400 beds including pharmacist-led clinics. We are an innovative and forward-thinking department who over recent years has invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and state of the art dispensaries and technical services. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as electronic prescribing has recently been implemented and we are using Quality Improvement (QI) methodology to reprofile and optimise all aspects of pharmacy service, and we welcome innovation and ideas around doing things differently.

We will support you with an in-house training program and you will be offered the opportunity to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (if not already commenced) as well as encouraged to obtain a formal qualification as a Pharmacist Prescriber.

Our highly respected and well embedded clinical pharmacy service with ward-based Clinical Pharmacists and Medicines Management Technicians will ensure that you have maximal patient contact with a minimal supply role.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Rotational Pharmacist, you will gain wide-ranging experience of hospital pharmacy, and will be integral to providing a clinical pharmacy service to our core wards on a rotational basis.

You will have regular meetings with the Lead Pharmacist for each speciality in order to facilitate learning objectives and to provide clinical support where needed.

Clinical rotations will include:

- Cardiology

- Respiratory

- Care of the Elderly

- Gastroenterology / Endocrinology

- General Surgery

- Orthopaedics

- Aseptic service, alongside getting the opportunity to experience speciality roles, including haemato-oncology, critical care, paediatrics (including neonates) as well as a rotation within the Pharmacist-led Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Anticoagulation clinics.

You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit contact: Umar Patel (Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader) on 01226 431928 or email: umarpatel1@nhs.net.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4280E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of hospital pharmacy service delivery, either from employment within the hospital service, or by working closely with it.
Continuing Professional Development to the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Training and experience include dispensary services, clinical pharmacy and medicines information.
Practical application of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Clinical Risk Management and Health & Safety.
Use of a pharmacy software programme, and a range of office functions such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable

Previous pharmacy teaching experience.

Values based question

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy.
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Working towards postgraduate qualification (PG Diploma) in pharmacy or equivalent relevant to post.

Desirable

Junior (supervisory) management training.
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health and Safety and the wider Health Service.
Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Risk Management, NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks, Shared Care Guidelines and the modernisation agenda relevant to the post.
Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas.
Understanding and practical experience of audit

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of hospital pharmacy service delivery, either from employment within the hospital service, or by working closely with it.
Continuing Professional Development to the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Training and experience include dispensary services, clinical pharmacy and medicines information.
Practical application of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Clinical Risk Management and Health & Safety.
Use of a pharmacy software programme, and a range of office functions such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable

Previous pharmacy teaching experience.

Values based question

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy.
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Working towards postgraduate qualification (PG Diploma) in pharmacy or equivalent relevant to post.

Desirable

Junior (supervisory) management training.
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health and Safety and the wider Health Service.
Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Risk Management, NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks, Shared Care Guidelines and the modernisation agenda relevant to the post.
Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas.
Understanding and practical experience of audit

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)