Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves working as part of the Pharmacy team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, providing an effective and professional pharmacy service across various areas including dispensary, clinical pharmacy at ward level, medicines information, and technical services. The post holder will undergo peer review and competency-based assessment, and be involved in project work. Key responsibilities include identifying, selecting, dispensing, and distributing drugs, patient counselling, and supervising dispensing accuracy. The role also involves monitoring regulations and operating automated pharmacy systems.
Essential criteria
- NHS/Hospital experience
- Computer Literate
- Understanding the importance of monitoring quality of service
- Knowledge and understanding of medicine legislation
- Awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice
- Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- Able to effectively work with Medical Staff and other Healthcare Professionals
- Ability to influence prescribing and dispensing practice/policy to promote pharmaceutical care
- Ability to follow procedures accurately
- Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of the customers of the department and meet the standards of the Trust Code of Conduct at all times
- NHS/Hospital experience
- Computer Literate
- Understanding the importance of monitoring quality of service
- Knowledge and understanding of medicine legislation
- Awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice
- Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- Able to effectively work with Medical Staff and other Healthcare Professionals
- Ability to influence prescribing and dispensing practice/policy to promote pharmaceutical care
- Ability to follow procedures accurately
- Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of the customers of the department and meet the standards of the Trust Code of Conduct at all times
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Fixed term end date - 31/03/2027
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Pharmacy team to provide an effective and professional pharmacy service in the:
Pharmacy Dispensary
Clinical Pharmacy at Ward Level
Medicines Information
Pharmacy Technical Services
To undergo peer review and competency-based assessment to ensure required standards of service are met.
To be involved in specified proje
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