Foundation Pharmacist | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	26 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	28 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Cwmni:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7795699/405-26-PST114PHAR

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We are looking for ambitious, highly motivated pharmacists or current foundation trainee pharmacists who want to develop their knowledge and skills and progress their career in Clinical Pharmacy as part of the pharmacy team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a broad range of clinical services, including Aseptics Services, Renal medicine (we are a Regional Centre) and Paediatrics. You will have the opportunity to experience all of these.

Our Foundation Training programme provides excellent senior support, clear progression and the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Pharmacy Clinical Diploma, including Independent Prescribing. The attached document provides further detail.

As a department we have particular strength in supporting pharmacists who come from an overseas background (with the General Pharmaceutical Council OSPAP accreditation) or who have English as a second language, we welcome these applications.

The purpose-built pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration is in use in the majority of the hospital.

We provide a supportive learning environment with excellent training and development opportunities. We take your professional and personal development seriously.

Our staff are our most precious resource, and so the growth and development of those that work within this dynamic department is prioritised.

Our Senior Pharmacists have experience and practice depth having worked across different practice sectors and in leading teaching hospitals UK wide.

The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake the post-graduate Clinical Diploma and Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway (if eligible). We also encourage and support our pharmacists to undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing Programme, whether as part of or in addition to the Clinical Diploma.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.

Our team comprises Clinical Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians and Trainees. When working in Pharmacy and at ward level you will be supervised and supported by a variety of clinical and technical staff and will be part an experienced team.

You will be a highly valued member of the Pharmacy and specialist teams and committed to delivering outstanding medicines management.

The Foundation Training Programme is structured on the foundation level framework with core experience in the dispensary and rotations in the following clinical areas:
• Acute medicine
• Cardiology and Respiratory Services
• Medicine for Older People
• Surgery (emergency and elective)
• Aseptics
• Cancer services
• Paediatrics
• Renal Services

The post includes weekend working, participation in the bank holiday rota and on-call.

We are committed to equal opportunities, improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the opportunities available.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026

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