Foundation Pharmacist/Specialist Pharmacist

Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting and study for a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy? Does the prospect of being supported to develop and progress from band 6 to band 7 appeal to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have just the role for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed pharmacist/trainee pharmacist to join our friendly Pharmacy team by the sea. Scarborough Hospital has an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This post includes a fully funded two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with the University of Bradford with the option to complete the non-medical prescribing module if not already a non-medical prescriber. You will be provided a work-based supervisor and allocated study time. This is a band 6 to band 7 progression post, where after being in post for at least 12 months and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities based on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Advanced Pharmacy Framework, you will be eligible for progression into a band 7 role. Depending on experience, a successful applicant may be appointed to start as a Band 7 pharmacist working in specialist rotations. Main duties of the job Please carefully read the role specific job description attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties. The Pharmacy team at Scarborough prides itself on being supportive and friendly, and staff development is encouraged. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in many different specialities such as; elderly care, respiratory, diabetes, cardiology, stroke, gastroenterology, acute medical admissions and surgery. You will rotate through the different areas of the hospital, working as part of a small team with medicines management technicians and assistants and supported by specialist pharmacists in each area. A comprehensive induction, training and ongoing support is provided for all new staff. This post is based at Scarborough Hospital and core service hours are Monday - Friday 9am until 5:30pm. The post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota. We welcome applications from registered pharmacists and those who are currently in their Foundation Training Year, expecting to join the General Pharmaceutical Council register in Summer 2026. Thinking about moving to the area? We offer a generous relocation package - more information available upon request. About us Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-061026-FP-PS Job locations Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recrui