Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist - Teacher Practitioner and Hospital at Home

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

Are you a motivated and passionate pharmacist looking to take the next step in your clinical career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our dynamic and supportive team within a trust that truly champions innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

? Based in the South West | ? In Partnership with the University of Bath

Why Join Us?

As a pharmacist in our trust, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation known for its positive and inclusive culture. We are proud to work closely with the University of Bath, offering access to academic collaboration, cutting-edge research, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Whether you're recently qualified or an experienced pharmacist looking to deepen your clinical expertise, this role will allow you to make a real impact on patient care while progressing your career in an environment that values your growth.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across a range of specialties
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication use and improve patient outcomes
  • Contribute to teaching and research initiatives through our partnership with the University of Bath
  • Take an active role in service development and innovation within the department
  • See our job description for further detail

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7241373

Job locations

RUH - Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of issues relevant to clinical pharmacy practice
  • Understanding of QIPP and current requirements within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience working with financial information and interpreting drug expenditure information.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of issues relevant to clinical pharmacy practice
  • Understanding of QIPP and current requirements within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience working with financial information and interpreting drug expenditure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RUH - Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RUH - Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Pharmacy

Kiran Channa

kiran.channa@nhs.net

01225426003

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7241373

Job locations

RUH - Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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