Job overview

This post is suitable for Overseas Qualified Pharmacists who have completed a GPhC accredited OSPAP programme who want to transition into Hospital Clinical Pharmacy in a supported development post.

You will also be eligible for enrolment into our innovative STAR (Support, Training, Accreditation, Rewards) programme which supports personal, clinical and career development for our team.

As part of the STAR programme Pharmacists are eligible to join our:

• Band 6 to 7 Step Pathway
• Rotational Training Portfolio
• Generous Development Incentive Scheme

Applications are welcomed from both Trainee Pharmacists aiming to qualify in August/September 2025 and registered Pharmacists working in the UK.

A recruitment selection process will take place on 17th and 18th March 2025 - shortlisted candidates will only be required to attend one of these sessions. 

Applicants must be registered or are due to register as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to your development as you transition into Hospital Pharmacy, UHCW Pharmacy provides a tailored induction programme to our department and the role of our Clinical Pharmacists. Structured induction training takes place over a 4-month period (see attached for more details) after which you will transfer onto our Clinical Development Pharmacist rotational programme (Band 6/7 Step Pathway). 

As the successful candidate, you will provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service to all patients across the Trust, working closely with all members of the pharmacy team. You will undertake training and gain experience in various areas of the pharmacy department and clinical specialities through a structured, competency assessed, rotational programme covering specialities in:

• Acute Medicine
• Cardiac Services
• Women’s and Children’s Services
• Gastro medicine and surgery
• General Surgery
• General Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Neuro Sciences
• Aseptic Services
• Medicines Information
• Clinical Trials
• Renal Medicine
• Trauma and Orthopaedics

In addition, you will be enrolled onto our STAR programme access to a mentorship structure within the rotations to help co-ordinate your journey from newly qualified to a highly effective member of the clinical pharmacy team.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.