Diploma Pharmacist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative,

integrated healthcare organisation which continues to develop at pace. We serve

a population of over 250,000 in the Rotherham area through impressive modern

facilities at Rotherham Hospital, as well as community-based sites and directly

in patients homes. We employ 4,300 colleagues providing excellent patient care

and with an annual turnover of over £236 million. We are recognised for the

high quality of compassionate care we provide for our patients and their

families. Whilst there remain challenges ahead, we are well positioned through

our programme of transformation and our work with partners to create safe, high

quality and affordable integrated healthcare services which are fit for the

future needs of our population. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated

and committed pharmacist who is interested in participating in a clinical

diploma, to work within our well-established and friendly medicines management

team. With a strong focus on ward based clinical care you will join a

well-respected and experienced team, enhancing the care given to our patients.

The post will involve weekend working on a rota basis and an out of hours

commitment operated from home.

Main duties of the job

The role of the successful candidate will include:

Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission

to discharge on the wards

Working as a

pharmacist in the multi-disciplinary team

Working with other

members of the medicines management team

Working within the

manufacturing department

Educating patients

and their carers on their medicines

Supervision and

training of junior members of the pharmacy staff and pharmacy students

On the job learning under the supervision of senior

clinical pharmacists and access to a clinical diploma run via The University of

Bradford.

If youre looking for

a new challenge, are newly qualified/about to qualify, or are just looking for

a change we would be interested in talking to you. Please contact: Eleanor

Lowey, Lead Pharmacist Education and Training, tel: 01709 428273 (eleanor.lowey@nhs.net).

Please note that this advert may close early if sufficient

numbers of applications are received

About us

The Rotherham

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our

local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the

right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of

Rotherham

As a Trust we

are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of

everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just

take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for

our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and

recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of

patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve

our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us

on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust

does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative

right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-09-037

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development.

Experience

Essential

• Presenting complex information to groups and individuals.

Qualifications

Essential

• M.Pharm (2.2 or higher)
• One Year Foundation Trainee Pharmacist training
• GPhC registered

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development.

Experience

Essential

• Presenting complex information to groups and individuals.

Qualifications

Essential

• M.Pharm (2.2 or higher)
• One Year Foundation Trainee Pharmacist training
• GPhC registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Knowledge

Essential

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development.

Experience

Essential

• Presenting complex information to groups and individuals.

Qualifications

Essential

• M.Pharm (2.2 or higher)
• One Year Foundation Trainee Pharmacist training
• GPhC registered