Overview
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Respiratory Speciality within the Medicine directorate at RCHT. This is a progression post, band 6-7.
Responsibilities
* Providing core clinical pharmacy service to respiratory inpatients in line with the Trust and clinical pharmacy standards.
* Ensuring high quality prescribing and care is provided on admission through to discharge to respiratory patients by effective clinical screening.
* Applying pharmaceutical knowledge and skills through medication reconciliation on admission, optimisation during the admission, and input to planning for a successful discharge process where appropriate.
* Identify medicine-related causes for admission and develop treatment plans to optimise care.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa at Royal Cornwall Hospital hosts education for medical and nursing staff and other health professionals. We are committed to developing clinical services and facilities, with a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research-active organisation. The South West Clinical School in Cornwall promotes clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
Website: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical School (reference: Plymouth University link). See the attached documents for detailed information.
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 a year (progression post band 6-7)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Reference number: 156-7289161-A
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
Essential and Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
* Degree in Pharmacy
* GPhC Registration
* Clinical diploma or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
* Non-medical prescriber
* RPS membership
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience covering a range of specialties
* Sufficient experience as a clinical pharmacist
* Clinical supervision or training of junior staff
Desirable experience
* Experience of providing a clinical pharmacy service in a hospital environment
* Experience of deputising for a more senior clinical pharmacist
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and any necessary disclosures. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. UK registration is required. Applicants should have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Website: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
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