Rotational Pharmacist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 5DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you a registered pharmacist looking for a new challenge or a current foundation trainee who will register following the autumn 2026 assessment? If this is you and you are interested in working in secondary care we have an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join us at the Royal Devon University Hospital which is a top-ranked NHS Trust and teaching hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services to the people of Devon. This is a development role with plenty of learning opportunities within a welcoming, committed and aspiring department, with a strong team-working and patient-focused culture that will allow you to improve your medicines expertise and work at the cutting edge of patient care. You will be supported by our highly trained specialist pharmacists to ensure you develop your clinical skills and supporting the team to provide a high level of patient focused care. You will be part of a team of rotational pharmacists covering a range of clinical and core services. You will gain a wide range of experience including dispensary, aseptic services, community services, medicines information and on call duties. Clinical duties will include cardiology, respiratory, trauma and orthopaedics, gastroenterology, acute medicine, acute surgery, healthcare of the older person. Learning from our senior and specialist pharmacists and alongside our team of experienced medicines management technicians. The successful candidate will benefit from our in-house training programme. This will be supplemented by support for an appropriate postgraduate qualification aligned with development against the Foundation Pharmacy Framework. This role also involves on-call duties and weekend and bank holiday rosters. The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert. This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours - Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working. Interview Date: Friday 20th November 2026 For further information please contact: Jess Miller, Lead Pharmacist Education and Training, 01392 404952 or jessica.miller1@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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