Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression Post
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Please watch our video to find out more about our pharmacy team: https://youtu.be/Awee7VvH7xg.
Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist, striving to continuously improve patient care and experience? This position is for you!
We provide an opportunity to join an established team of pharmacists with structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 within an 18-24 month period.
Newly or recently qualified pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level, gain a foundation in hospital pharmacy, obtain a clinical diploma, and build a portfolio aligned to the RPS Post Registration Core Competency Framework. Upon completion of developmental gateways and portfolio submission, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.
During foundation rotations you will work with external partners including Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and later progress to specialist rotations in critical care, paediatrics, neonatal unit (LNU) and HIV medicines supply.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.
* Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions (AWP).
* Progress to specialist rotations in critical care, paediatrics, neonatal care, and HIV.
* Medicines information and patient line rotation.
* Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary.
* Embark on further training to support progression e.g., clinical diploma, independent prescribing.
* Maintain a personal portfolio of evidence.
* Follow the Band 6‑7 transitional programme and complete relevant tasks.
About Us
Our STAR values — Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect — are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values guide us toward our vision of delivering great joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details
* Date posted: 20 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full time
* Reference number: 249-7560927
* Job location: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB
Person Specification
Essential – Qualifications (Band 6)
* Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
* Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Attend relevant local and national training events/courses
Desirable – Qualifications (Band 6)
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
* Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent
Essential – Experience (Band 6)
* Project / Audit work
* Clinical Pharmacy: core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
* Demonstrate appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
* Problem solving skills
* Awareness of current NHS agenda
* Time management: prioritize work and meet deadlines
* Understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable – Experience (Band 6)
* Critical appraisal skills
* Experience of formulating protocols and standards
* Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
* Hospital experience as trainee or undergraduate
* Experience with ward-based technicians
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB
Website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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