Job Summary
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated pharmacist to join the team. Kettering is well placed – only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, surrounded by beautiful countryside. On site accommodation may be available if required. If you are looking for the opportunity to further your career and you share our commitment to excellence in delivering patient care, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties
We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, care of the elderly, endocrine), urgent care (medical admission wards, ED and frailty unit), surgery, paediatrics and acute admissions. We also support training off site in our local medicines information centre. Each rotation includes a ward‑based clinical commitment where you will be provided with your own dedicated senior pharmacist for developmental support. You will also join our team of on‑call pharmacists giving you the opportunity to gain experience and develop confidence while working alone to provide an out‑of‑hours service to the Trust.
About Us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable.
Details
* Date posted: 21 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)
* Contract: Fixed term (9 months)
* Working pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, flexible working, compressed hours
* Reference number: 264‑7526422‑CSS
* Job location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Job Responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the supporting documents. The full person specification can be accessed under the shortlisting criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential
* Degree in Pharmacy
* Registered with or about to register with GPhC
* Good knowledge and understanding of common disease states and their treatments
* Identification and resolution of prescribing errors
* UK hospital pre‑registration training and experience or hospital experience working as a registered pharmacist
* Working as an effective team member
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good organisational skills (prioritising/time management)
* Problem‑solving skills (logical manner)
* IT skills
* Communication of sensitive information to patients
* Self‑learning and reflection on performance
Desirable
* Member of the RPS
Disclosures and Barings Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is necessary.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us
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