Job summary Looking to start your career in hospital pharmacy? Looking for a change of location? Do you want to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? Are you a registered Pharmacist or expecting to register in August 2025? If your answer is yes, then this the job for you. Considering completing your Non- Medical Prescribing? Most of our pharmacists are non-medical prescribers and are consistently involved with reviewing and prescribing for patients admitted to hospital. This role offers the opportunity for NMP funding, support from prescribing pharmacists and study time to support you in completing the course. Interested in completing your Clinical Diploma? The department will offer you half a day a week study time to achieve this important further educational development together with study time to attend formal training to support your progression to a specialist role. Better still, we will fund the Diploma for you. You will join our dynamic team of Specialist and Consultant Pharmacists who deliver brilliant care to Cornwall. In turn they will cultivate and help grow your knowledge and nurture your development Main duties of the job To provide professional pharmacist support and expertise while rotating within Clinical, Technical, Dispensary, Mental Health, General Practice and Medicines Information services. The role is based at Royal Cornwall Hospital. We have a full programme of training and development which is tailored to meet your individual needs and is supported by experienced and specialist pharmacists. As part of your rotation, you will gain experience in surgery, acute medicine, trauma, emergency medicine, care of the elderly, mental health and medicines information. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week. About us We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. With full deployment of electronic prescribing and administration in the inpatient and outpatient setting and fully automated dispensing. We are a recognised national forerunner for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards, as was recognised in the 2019 HSJ Patient Safety Awards. All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines. Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. The pharmacy department is very keen to ensure an equal and diverse workplace. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-7014377 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent GPhC Registration (or pending). Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential Trainee Year in either a hospital or GP completed (or pending). Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community environment Desirable Clinical supervision of junior staff. Experience of working in the NHS. Practical/Intellectual Skills Essential Good general pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge Good written and oral communication skills and able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, parents and relatives in English. Able to prioritise work and work under pressure Able to utilise PCs and work with common application software (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email and internet). Desirable Presentation skills Audit skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent GPhC Registration (or pending). Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential Trainee Year in either a hospital or GP completed (or pending). Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community environment Desirable Clinical supervision of junior staff. Experience of working in the NHS. Practical/Intellectual Skills Essential Good general pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge Good written and oral communication skills and able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, parents and relatives in English. Able to prioritise work and work under pressure Able to utilise PCs and work with common application software (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email and internet). Desirable Presentation skills Audit skills. 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)