Job summary This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. THIS POST IS OPEN TO ALL CURRENT TRAINEE PHARMACISTS IN SOUTH TEES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SITTING THE SUMMER 2025 GPHC EXAM. We have multiple vacancies available within our dynamic rotational programme for foundation pharmacists. We currently have an array of rotational areas, each of which has its own unique opportunities for learning both clinical and professional skills. You will spend 4 months in each rotation. Each rotation involves working with an expert team of specialist pharmacists, dedicated medicines management technicians and other highly skilled pharmacy staff. Your role will include providing the highest quality pharmacy services to both patients and health care professionals across the wards and departments at South Tees Hospitals. Main duties of the job Additional to the wide array of opportunities within your rotations, at South Tees Hospitals we will also offer you: Comprehensive induction and initial training programme Personal line manager who you will meet with on a monthly basis for developmental and professional support and guidance Provision of resources and a supervisor to allow you to develop your personal portfolio of development, aligned with the RPS foundation level programme A ring-fenced monthly development meeting with peers to support and guide you through your portfolio and diploma work Large variety of educational opportunities including monthly in-house training sessions, access to the trust junior doctor training programme, and encouragement to attend external educational and networking opportunities regionally and nationally The role also encompasses: Rota'd time in dispensary (all other time based on ward/ in clinical environment) 1 day weekend working once every 5 weeks (reimbursed with a weekday off the following week) 1 'late night' shift every 2 weeks (working hours 9am-5.30pm) On call duties on a rolling rota basis, approximately 1 in 60. The pharmacy department at South Tees hosts over 180 members of staff and provides a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise and professionalism. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CD-6881029 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of CPD and ongoing education Desirable Membership with Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Experience Essential Experience in pharmacy practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of CPD and ongoing education Desirable Membership with Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Experience Essential Experience in pharmacy practice 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)