Pharmacist B6​/Development Rotational Post

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area 201065 WCH Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6-7 Contract Permanent:
Weekend working and On call will be required after appropriate training has been completed Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 8:30 until 16:30 with a weekend rota and occasional late shift to 18:00 and on call)

Job
-A--C

Site:
West Cumberland Hospital, Town Whitehaven

Salary £39,959 - £56,515 Per Annum (Pro Rata Salary period Yearly)

Closing 21/07/2026 23:59

Rotational Band Pharmacist West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven (band 6/7 progression post plus EDC)

Patient-centred? Enthusiastic? Motivated? Team player? Does this sound like you?

Applications are invited from pharmacists looking for a new challenge, or those qualifying this year to join our band 6 to 7 pharmacist team.

Our well-established rotational pharmacist foundation training programme will give you the support you need as you begin your career journey in hospital pharmacy.

You will join the newly qualified pharmacist training programme on starting with us.

You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including emergency admissions, respiratory disease, cardiology, stroke, cancer services, surgery as well as dispensary and aseptic services.

You will be supported by an advanced specialist pharmacist in each rotation.

You will progress to a band 7 post following an appropriate training period and competency assessment which will include studying for a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice.

There will be the opportunity to study for a prescribing qualification or other postgraduate qualifications as necessary.

You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including emergency admissions, respiratory disease, cardiology, stroke, cancer services, surgery as well as dispensary and aseptic services.

You will be supported by advanced specialist pharmacists in each rotation as well as benefiting from foundation level training. Our rotational pharmacists are also studying for diploma qualifications in clinical pharmacy practice.

We also provide a clinical and dispensary service 7 days per week and an on call service.

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

• Broad clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge
• Current issues within pharmacy & the NHS
• Use of Microsoft Office & internet
• Experience of Hospital pharmacy work
• Spreadsheet & database packages
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills, with ability to make judgements on conflicting data using critical appraisal.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Ability to identify and implement best practice.
• Coaching skills
• Conflict management
• Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes.
• Ability to identify and manage risk.

• Able to travel between sites as required
• Ability to participate in Trust wide out of hour’s on call service.
• Ability to participate in 7 day working rota.
• Driving licence

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

* Subject to eligibility

Address:
South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ

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