Rotational/Specialist Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Band 6-7
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Rotational/Specialist Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Band 6-7
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
Ready to launch your career as a hospital pharmacist in a dynamic supportive team committed to fostering your growth and professional development?
We offer a unique opportunity to work in various departments and settings, providing a diverse and enriching experience dedicated to a patient centred approach to medicines optimisation and safety. You will gain experience in all aspects of pharmacy services; clinical, dispensary, aseptics and homecare with rotations across medicine, surgery and specialties which may include trauma, neurosurgery, renal, critical care, emergency dept, intestinal failure and primary care.
We welcome applications from qualified pharmacists and foundation trainees due complete the November 2026 GPhC registration assessment, lets explore how your experience can enhance our team!
Main duties of the job
As a foundation trainee pharmacist due to register in the Summer 2026, you will have a good understanding of medicines and the legal framework for dispensing prescribing and administration of medicines and will support the multidisciplinary team to care for our patients.
In addition to structured clinical rotations, monthly clinical education sessions on a variety of topics are provided. We encourage all of our foundation pharmacists to sign up to the NHS England Newly Qualified Pharmacists programme. This training will be supported by a network of experienced pharmacists and technicians. We want our staff to continue to develop their skills, following 12 months experience we will support the post holder with post-graduate clinical qualification and non- medical prescribing. We have an established band 6 to 7 progression through portfolio development.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515 a year Band 6 to 7 progression
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-CSS-PS158-26
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukWe reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukWe reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or currently undertaking approved foundation pharmacist training in the United Kingdom.
Desirable
- Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational masters degree in pharmacy.
- Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Demonstrates evidence of meeting Trust values
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or currently undertaking approved foundation pharmacist training in the United Kingdom.
Desirable
- Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational masters degree in pharmacy.
- Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Demonstrates evidence of meeting Trust values
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacist
Diane Elford
01612061050
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515 a year Band 6 to 7 progression
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-CSS-PS158-26
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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