Overview
In this role you will develop clinical skills within Scarborough Hospital’s pharmacy team and pursue a fully funded two-year Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice. You’ll rotate through multiple specialties, supported by supervisors, and work toward progression from band 6 to band 7. The position offers structured training, study time, and potential to become a non-medical prescriber. It suits proactive pharmacists aiming to grow in a supportive NHS environment.
Pay / Benefits
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days
- Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k)
- Flexible leave provisions
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
Responsibilities
- Rotate through hospital specialties (elderly care, respiratory, diabetes, cardiology, stroke, gastroenterology, acute medical admissions and surgery)
- Conduct medicines reconciliation and clinical validation
- Provide patient counselling and medicines management support
- Work with medicines management technicians and assistants under specialist supervision
- Participate in induction, training, and ongoing professional development
- Support progression to band 7 after 12 months and meeting Royal Pharmaceutical Society framework
- Engage with on-call, weekend and bank holiday rota as required
Key requirements
- GPhC registration
- A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)
- Postgraduate clinical qualification (or working towards) in pharmacy to Diploma level
- Experience or knowledge in medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Good verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Medicines reconciliation
- Clinical validation of medications
- Effective patient counselling
Foundation Pharmacist/Specialist Pharmacist in Scarborough employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
