Job summary
This is a progression role for Band 6 to Band 7.
We would consider UK registered pharmacists with no previous hospital experience.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated pharmacists to join the team. We offer bespoke training for pharmacists with a background in community pharmacy and dedicated training to facilitate transition into hospital pharmacy. This is a progression role for Band 6 to Band 7.
It is an exciting time to join this innovative department as we are in the process of rolling out our dedicated ward pharmacy service to medical wards. This will provide pharmacists with job satisfaction to be able to use clinical skills to support patient care.
In addition, you will be given the opportunity to study for a postgraduate clinical diploma at De Montfort University, Leicester. This course was developed jointly between the university and hospital pharmacies in the East Midlands offering a high level of training and support.
Kettering is well placed – only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and 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, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, care of the elderly, endocrine), urgent care (medical admission wards, ED, 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 whilst 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: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
264-7395546-CSS-A
Job location
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree in pharmacy
* Registered with or about to register with GPhC
Desirable
* Member of the RPS
Knowledge/Experience
* 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
Skills
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good organisational skills e.g., prioritising/time management
* Can solve problems in a logical manner
* IT skills
* Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
* Responsible for own learning
* Ability to reflect on own performance and make changes as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering Genenral Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us
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