Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 23 March 2026

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust seeks to recruit multiple pharmacists to our team of Band 6 rotational pharmacists undertaking a structured foundation training programme that includes the opportunity for educational and financial support for the clinical Diploma, advanced clinical skills and formal Prescribing qualification.

The Pharmacy service and its team are fully embedded into the wider clinical specialities, and this is reflected in the fact that we operate a seven-day clinical service across the two sites. Our modern service benefits from full electronic prescribing, decision support and automated dispensaries in our main inpatient and outpatient sites.

After a structured eight-week induction programme you will join the clinical teams on a rotational programme delivering Integrated Medicines Management at the bedside. You will spend over 90% of your time outside of dispensaries on direct patient care which will include clinical experience in admission and discharge management, consultant ward rounds, medicines information and chemotherapy and TPN. You will gain experience of caring for patients in general medicine, general surgery, surgical specialties, elderly care and emergency medicine.

You will be a registered pharmacist with a positive and flexible approach, seeking clinically-focused practice and have the desire to develop clinical decision-making and prescribing skills.

Trainee pharmacists are welcome to apply, including anyone who wishes to transfer into the Hospital sector.

37.5 hours per week plus weekend and evening working. When a weekend is worked you will be allocated two rest days the following week.

One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Responsible for delivering basic clinical pharmacy services to a defined clinical area on a rotational basis.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Clinical Pharmacy skills.
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
• Ability to turn theory into practice.

• Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform effectively in stressful circumstances.
• Self-confident.
• Drive to improve patient care.
• Positive, flexible and co-operative approach.
• Clinically-focused professional practice and development.

• Must be flexible to meet Service needs.
• Awareness that job requires commitment to a seven‑day service.
• Requirement for you to work at various sites across the Trust and provide a service often at short notice.

• One year as a Trainee Pharmacist prior to commencing in Post.
• Interest in clinical pharmacy.

• MPharm or equivalent.
• GPhC registration.

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (2026/27 pay award pending)