The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

Full-time

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, integrated healthcare organisation which continues to develop at pace. The Pharmacy Department has two new dispensing robots installed alongside a complete refit of the department and a commitment to become a fully digital department to complement our existing EPMA system.

As a department we set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be outstanding and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent care for our patients.

At this exciting time in our development we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacist to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within various different clinical areas including medicine, surgery, paediatrics, pharmacy manufacturing and critical care and to develop the clinical skills and knowledge required to deliver high level patient care at ward level. The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, work effectively as part of a team, be enthusiastic and have excellent organisational and communication skills. The candidate will also share our vision to deliver high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective services for patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed pharmacist who is keen to develop their clinical skills and take the next step in their pharmacy career.

Ward based commitments will involve working with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive high quality, cost-effective and patient centred care. This will involve ensuring medication is reconciled when patients are admitted to hospital, optimised during their stay and are clinically appropriate when they are discharged.

This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours a week, including on-call, late night, weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis. If you are looking for a new challenge in a forward thinking pharmacy department we would be very interested in talking to you.

For informal enquiries please contact:

Sarah Kimpton on: sarah.kimpton@nhs.net or Tel. No. 01709 428001

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-095

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • M.Pharm (2.2 or higher)
  • Completed year as trainee pharmacist
  • GPhC registered
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or about to complete

Knowledge

Essential

  • To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge acquired through training and experience

Experience

Essential

  • Presenting complex information to groups and individuals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • M.Pharm (2.2 or higher)
  • Completed year as trainee pharmacist
  • GPhC registered
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or about to complete

Knowledge

Essential

  • To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge acquired through training and experience

Experience

Essential

  • Presenting complex information to groups and individuals.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sarah Kimpton

sarah.kimpton@nhs.net

01709428001

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-095

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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