Job Description

Rotational Pharmacist
Band 6 (bank)
Please watch our video to link below to find out more about our pharmacy team.
https://youtu.be/Awee7VvH7xg
Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist, striving to continuously improve patient care and experience? This position is for you! We have an exciting opportunity to join our established team of pharmacists on a bank basis. This may be the perfect opportunity for a pharmacist wishing to take their first steps into hospital pharmacy or to experience working in our team.
Main duties of the job

• To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.
• Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in the following areas: surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions.
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary.
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence.

About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
249-7579480
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary.
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence.

Please see the attached job description for full information. Job description
Job responsibilities

• To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary.
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence.

Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential

• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Attending relevant local and national training events/courses

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
• Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent

Experience B6
Essential

• Project / Audit work
• Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
• knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology o Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda
• Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills
• Experience of formulating protocols and standards
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Hospital experience as trainee or undergraduate
• Experience of working with ward-based technicians

Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential

• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Attending relevant local and national training events/courses

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
• Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent

Experience B6
Essential

• Project / Audit work
• Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
• knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology o Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda
• Ability to identify and prioritise work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills
• Experience of formulating protocols and standards
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Hospital experience as trainee or undergraduate
• Experience of working with ward-based technicians

Skills Required