Foundation Pharmacist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various Contract Options
- Hours / week
- 21.6
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic pharmacists to join the Pharmacy Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. The role involves delivering high-quality patient-centred pharmaceutical care across various clinical specialties, including ward-based services, medicines optimisation, and dispensary duties. Successful candidates will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe and effective use of medicines. This is ideal for newly qualified pharmacists or those looking to develop their clinical skills within a progressive service.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258889
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
29/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Various Contract Options
Hours Per Week:
15 & 21.6 (will consider 21)
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department:
Pharmacy
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join the Pharmacy Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.
We are currently recruiting to two Foundation Pharmacist posts:
- 1 x Permanent Post – 21.6 hours per week (consideration will be given to working 21 hpw)
- 1 x Fixed Term Post, until 04/01/27 – 15 hours per week
Applicants are welcome to apply for either post or indicate that they wish to be considered for both opportunities.
As a Foundation Pharmacist, you will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient-centred pharmaceutical care across a range of clinical specialties. The successful candidates will contribute to ward-based clinical pharmacy services, medicines optimisation, dispensary services and multidisciplinary working to support safe and effective use of medicines.
This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified pha
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