Rotational Clinical Pharmacist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby & Burton-on-Trent, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	13 Dec 2026

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Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed pharmacists to join our friendly and supportive team based at the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH, Derbyshire), providing a high quality service to patients, clinical staff, and members of the public.

Whether you are a newly qualified pharmacist having registered in summer 2026, a trainee pharmacist expecting to register in January 2027, or a qualified pharmacist looking for a fresh challenge, we can help you achieve your potential.

Our early careers to specialist pharmacist pathway is a person-centred development programme, individualised to you, with a team of Advanced Clinical Pharmacists on hand to support you in achieving your goals. (Pathway overview available on request)

As a rotational pharmacist you will move through all the specialities offered at acute hospital sites, additionally, you will provide some input into the community hospitals that are part of our UHDB family. Experiencing practice on both Derbyshire and Staffordshire sites is a key part of our vision for the rotational clinical pharmacist team.

In the role of rotational clinical pharmacist you will be a valued member of the ward-based multidisciplinary team providing clinical review of inpatient medicines use; intervening, advising and facilitating to ensure safe and effective prescribing and supply of medications. Beingpart of the multidisciplinary team involves working closely with medical, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy staff.

Development of staff is important to us at UHDB, and we actively promote and provide mentorship for further funded development through accredited post-graduate modules, Independent Prescribing, or equivalent qualifications as appropriate to your stage of development.

If you are currently undertaking a diploma, or wish to undertake further clinical development, we are happy to support where it is relevant to your role. In return, we expect the successful candidate to be involved in teaching and supporting trainee pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in their development.

Closing date of applications: 29 November 2026

Interview date: 11 December 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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This advert closes on Sunday 29 Nov 2026

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