Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression) in Devon

Are you a trainee pharmacist looking to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC in the Summer 2026? Are you striving to improve patient care and experience, whilst looking to expand and grow your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy? Join our small and friendly established team of Pharmacists and we will offer you structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18-24-month period.

As this is a development role, there will be plenty of learning opportunities in a top-ranked NHS Trust and teaching hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services to the people of Devon. In North Devon, you’ll find not only an exceptional career but also an outstanding quality of life, surrounded by stunning coastlines, dramatic national parks and vibrant, welcoming communities.

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional Pharmacy team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. As part of your role, you will participate in a range of rotations:

• Acute medicine
• Gastroenterology / respiratory
• Cardiology / care of the elderly
• Stroke
• Surgery and orthopaedics

You will get to work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including:

• Medical and surgical teams
• Allied health professionals
• Nutrition team
• Pain team
• Hospice

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Clinical review of inpatients
• Providing clinical advice to other professionals
• Supporting the dispensary (a small portion of your day)

As a Pharmacist at North Devon District Hospital, you will be playing a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy service across a diverse range of wards. The role offers exposure to various specialties, enabling you to develop your core knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to be supported in your professional development, whether that’s your clinical diploma or independent prescribing course.

We have clearly mapped pathways to broaden your experience and help you progress. Newly Qualified Pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of Hospital Pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and on completion of well-defined developmental gateways, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.

We’re passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our Pharmacy buddy scheme. You’ll have a dedicated ‘buddy’ to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, there are Trust-wide events and activities focused on your health and wellbeing.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, we’re ready to welcome you. Apply now and be a part of a Hospital team that values collaboration, education and patient-focussed care.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.

We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.