Job Description

Pharmacy services in the Trust have a proud history of supporting pharmacists to develop the skills and competencies needed to become excellent clinical pharmacists.



We are now happy to welcome applications from both Registered Pharmacists and Foundation Trainee Pharmacists who intend to join the GPC register in August 2025. Our Band 6 rotational scheme has a great track record, with all Band 6 pharmacists gaining valuable experience in a range of clinical settings and ascending to Band 7 Senior Clinical Pharmacist roles by the end of their second year.



Due to the split nature of our hospital sites and on-call commitment a car is generally regarded as essential. However, we are willing to negotiate on the rotation sites for those who are not currently able to drive, or who have no plans to learn to do so.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.



To deliver, in conjunction with the Care Group Lead Pharmacist , a clinical pharmacy service.



In conjunction with the Heads of Pharmacy, contribute to the development, maintenance and monitoring of a high quality, cost effective clinical pharmacy service to the Trust.



Each six month rotation will challenge you and develop you in different ways, providing you with all of the support and development that you need to be ready for your next job. You will be mentored by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist who can help you to be confident and competent in your role; and line managed by a Senior/Lead Pharmacist from the area of your rotation.



You will be supported to undertake one from a number of postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualifications that will provide the underlying background knowledge you need to underpin your practice, according to your needs and career aspirations.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



Nottinghamshire Healthcare Pharmacy Services are based at The Wells Road Centre in Mapperley and have staff deployed to work across a range of locations. We strive to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services across our mental health, intellectual disability, forensic and general healthcare sites in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.



The post will be a three year term rotational post with rotations that last 6 months based at each of the following service areas:



Lings Bar Hospital in Gamston - wards (Medical Rehabilitation)



Highbury Campus in Basford/Bulwell- wards (Adult and Older Persons Mental Health)



Sherwood Oaks Campus in Mansfield - wards (Adult Mental Health)



Blossomwood Campus in Sutton-in-Ashfield - wards (Older Persons Mental Health)



Wells Road Centre in Mapperley - wards (Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit)



You will also be expected to help provide dispensary support our at Wells Road Centre Pharmacy on one day a week.



There is also the opportunity to gain experience working at Rampton, our High Secure Forensic Hospital near Retford.



Please note that if you are new to the NHS, your starting salary will be determined according to your employment history but will usually be the bottom of the salary range quoted above. The full salary range is referenced in the Agenda for Change terms and conditions.