Job summary
Pharmacy services in the Trust have a proud history of supporting pharmacists to develop the skills and competencies needed to become excellent clinical pharmacists.
We are now happy to welcome applications from both Registered Pharmacists and FoundationTrainee Pharmacists who intend to join the GPC register in August 2025. Our Band 6 rotational scheme has a great track record, with all Band 6 pharmacists gaining valuable experience in a range of clinical settings and ascending to Band 7 Senior Clinical Pharmacist roles by the end of their second year.
Due to the split nature of our hospital sites and on-call commitment a car is generally regarded as essential. However, we are willing to negotiate on the rotation sites for those who are not currently able to drive, or who have no plans to learn to do so.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
To deliver, in conjunction with the Care Group Lead Pharmacist , a clinical pharmacy service.
In conjunction with the Heads of Pharmacy, contribute to the development, maintenance and monitoring of a high quality, cost effective clinical pharmacy service to the Trust.
Each six month rotation will challenge you and develop you in different ways, providing you with all of the support and development that you need to be ready for your next job. You will be mentored by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist who can help you to be confident and competent in your role; and line managed by a Senior/Lead Pharmacist from the area of your rotation.
You will be supported to undertake one from a number of postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualifications that will provide the underlying background knowledge you need to underpin your practice, according to your needs and career aspirations.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Pharmacy Services are based at The Wells Road Centre in Mapperley and have staff deployed to work across a range of locations. We strive to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services across our mental health, intellectual disability, forensic and general healthcare sites in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.
The post will be a three year term rotational post with rotations that last 6 months based at each of the following service areas:
Lings Bar Hospital in Gamston wards (Medical Rehabilitation)
Highbury Campus in Basford/Bulwell wards (Adult and Older Persons Mental Health)
Sherwood Oaks Campus in Mansfield - wards (Adult Mental Health)
Blossomwood Campus in Sutton-in-Ashfield - wards (Older Persons Mental Health)
Wells Road Centre in Mapperley - wards (Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit)
You will also be expected to help provide dispensary support our at Wells Road Centre Pharmacy on one day a week.
There is also the opportunity to gain experience working at Rampton, our High Secure Forensic Hospital near Retford.
Please note that if you are new to the NHS, your starting salary will be determined according to your employment history but will usually be the bottom of the salary range quoted above. The full salary range is referenced in the Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Pharmacy Services are based at The Wells Road Centre in Mapperley and have staff deployed to work across a range of locations. We strive to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services across our mental health, intellectual disability, forensic and general healthcare sites in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.
The post will be a three year term rotational post with rotations that last 6 months based at each of the following service areas:
Lings Bar Hospital in Gamston wards (Medical Rehabilitation)
Highbury Campus in Basford/Bulwell wards (Adult and Older Persons Mental Health)
Sherwood Oaks Campus in Mansfield - wards (Adult Mental Health)
Blossomwood Campus in Sutton-in-Ashfield - wards (Older Persons Mental Health)
Wells Road Centre in Mapperley - wards (Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit)
You will also be expected to help provide dispensary support our at Wells Road Centre Pharmacy on one day a week.
There is also the opportunity to gain experience working at Rampton, our High Secure Forensic Hospital near Retford.
Please note that if you are new to the NHS, your starting salary will be determined according to your employment history but will usually be the bottom of the salary range quoted above. The full salary range is referenced in the Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and early vocational experience
Desirable
- Awareness of pharmaceutical care issues for mental health and community hospital patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Pharmacy or Equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Interest in Mental Health Pharmacy.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational / time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Self-motivated and conscientious.
- Strong professional demeanour.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Able to work On-Call (Trust-Wide) following training and induction and, initially with support from a senior.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and early vocational experience
Desirable
- Awareness of pharmaceutical care issues for mental health and community hospital patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Pharmacy or Equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Interest in Mental Health Pharmacy.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational / time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Self-motivated and conscientious.
- Strong professional demeanour.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Able to work On-Call (Trust-Wide) following training and induction and, initially with support from a senior.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
