Foundation Pharmacist
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Foundation Pharmacist
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
If you are looking to begin your career as a hospital pharmacist as a member of a supportive, professional, cohesive team, where training is a priority, come and join us in South Devon. We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists who are due to register in 2026. If you are a pharmacist with more experience, perhaps outside of hospital pharmacy, do get in touch, we are very happy to discuss.
Our foundation pharmacists work on a rotational basis and their training and supervision is provided through a number of collaborative initiatives between TSDFT and Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
Foundation pharmacists are employed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT), which is an integrated care organisation.
The rotation includes the provision of medicines optimisation services to acute and community hospitals, intermediate care and mental health
The purpose of the foundation pharmacists' role is to develop and utilise the clinical and professional skills defined in the South Devon Pharmacist Foundation Programme in order to provide clinical pharmacist input into medicines optimisation services for patients across all sectors of the healthcare system.
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Main duties of the job
- You will be a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, working within the pharmacy team and alongside the multidisciplinary healthcare teams in each of their rotation placements.
- Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Foundation Programme. In each rotation you will be supported, mentored and managed by the senior clinical pharmacy team.
- Be competent to practice safely and autonomously at a foundation level within each rotation specialty (competencies and timeframes for assessment and achievement are defined in the Foundation Programme handbook).
- Provide clinically appropriate, patient-centred, evidence based and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in all of your rotational placements.
- The Foundation Programme forms the basis of an innovative career pathway for pharmacists. It has the support of local and national pharmacy leaders and provides foundation pharmacists in South Devon with the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical and professional skills and experience across a number of healthcare settings while actively utilising these skills supportive teams.
About us
The TSDFT clinical pharmacy team culture is team based, patient focussed, innovative and supportive.
Continuing professional development is expected from all team members and the support for the training and development of pharmacists and technicians through a well-established foundation programme is a key component the team's work.
The team is well integrated with the multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and all team members are expected to represent the pharmacy department and their profession in a visible, approachable and competent manner, demonstrating flexibility, positivity and problem-solving ability as appropriate to their role and competency.
The ward facing clinical pharmacy teams (each consisting of highly specialist, mid-grade and foundation pharmacists, specialist and foundation technicians and ATOs) are supported by and provide clinical support for medicines information, medicines governance, aseptic services, homecare, high cost drugs, dispensary and dispatch teams.
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Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8120301-PC&S-A
Job locations
Torbay Hospital Pharmacy Department
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The wide scope of this role is not an expectation of where the post holder will start but where they aim to be after 2 years of rotation through the Foundation Programme.The duties and responsibilities defined below are not an exhaustive list and may change in order to meet the needs of the organisation. For a more detailed description of clinical skills and professional attributes expected of a competent foundation pharmacist, see the Foundation Programme handbook.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships, which inspire confidence in clinical pharmacy and the pharmacy department, with staff and patients in all rotation specialties.
- Actively participate in the Foundation Programme in order to achieve the skills and competencies defined within it
- Working closely with pharmacy technicians and assistants, provide pharmacist support for discharge facilitation and reuse of patients own medicines
- Develop, lead and provide support for quality improvement projects and audits related to medicines optimisation and prescribing
- Provide timely and accurate advice on prescribing issues and evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance and policy, including the South and West Devon Joint Formulary
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The wide scope of this role is not an expectation of where the post holder will start but where they aim to be after 2 years of rotation through the Foundation Programme.The duties and responsibilities defined below are not an exhaustive list and may change in order to meet the needs of the organisation. For a more detailed description of clinical skills and professional attributes expected of a competent foundation pharmacist, see the Foundation Programme handbook.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships, which inspire confidence in clinical pharmacy and the pharmacy department, with staff and patients in all rotation specialties.
- Actively participate in the Foundation Programme in order to achieve the skills and competencies defined within it
- Working closely with pharmacy technicians and assistants, provide pharmacist support for discharge facilitation and reuse of patients own medicines
- Develop, lead and provide support for quality improvement projects and audits related to medicines optimisation and prescribing
- Provide timely and accurate advice on prescribing issues and evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance and policy, including the South and West Devon Joint Formulary
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Specialised training in clinical pharmacy
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Special Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of clinical pharmacy in any sector
- Previous participation in quality improvement and or audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical pharmacy experience in acute, intermediate and primary care settings
- Understanding of the role of medicines optimisation teams in acute, intermediate and primary care and mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)-proven ability to communicate with patients, carers and all levels of healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- Organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Skills
Essential
- Good team member (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Specialised training in clinical pharmacy
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Special Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of clinical pharmacy in any sector
- Previous participation in quality improvement and or audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical pharmacy experience in acute, intermediate and primary care settings
- Understanding of the role of medicines optimisation teams in acute, intermediate and primary care and mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)-proven ability to communicate with patients, carers and all levels of healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- Organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Skills
Essential
- Good team member (both inter and intra-disciplinary)
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital Pharmacy Department
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital Pharmacy Department
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Simpson Chau
01803655317
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8120301-PC&S-A
Job locations
Torbay Hospital Pharmacy Department
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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