University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Foundation Pharmacist

The closing date is 28 November 2026

Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK with clinical care and services spanning across three hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital), with a pharmacy department at each site.

We have an established electronic prescribing system in place across most wards and have automated systems in our dispensaries and some clinical areas. Both the Trust and the pharmacy department embrace innovation and we welcome ambitious members to join our dynamic team.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training period to train you to provide an effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be expected to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team including established medical, nursing and pharmacy teams to proactively undertake medicines reconciliation, review prescribing, medicines optimisation and clinically screen discharge prescriptions.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills through ward based training, ward based assessments and clinical teaching seminars. Optimal patient care will be your priority and you will aim to ensure timely, effective and safe pharmaceutical care is consistently provided.

Main duties of the job
As a shift working junior pharmacist you will build on your existing skills in a fast paced acute environment. You will play an integral part of our plan to expand our staff base to provide a 7 day pharmacy ward service.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8426705-CSI
Job locations: University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as part of a team working shifts between 8am and 8pm on a rolling 3 days on, 3 days off rota. During these hours you will be a key player in the wider multi-disciplinary team based on admissions wards by providing a vital ward based pharmacy service.

You will either be based in emergency medicine or specialist medicine at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or at the cardio-respiratory admissions unit at the Glenfield Hospital.

Person Specification
Communication
Essential

• Ability to work effectively both alone and in a team
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential

• Ability to identify and solve clinical problems
• Ability to solve problems in a logical manner
• Demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates ability to cope with responsibility
• Ability to handle conflict appropriately

Desirable

• Reflective practice skills

Training and Qualifications
Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Has an understanding of CPD
• General Pharmaceutical Council registration (or awaiting registration)
• Exhibits a desire to continue their education

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Training in IT skills
• Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to new situations
• Responsible for own learning

Desirable

• Ability to introduce and manage changes in practice

Experience
Essential

• Understanding of Hospital pharmacy
• Working with direct patient contact in a clinical setting
• Good basic pharmaceutical and pharmacological knowledge

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience working as a preregistration or qualified pharmacist
• Responsibility for the provision of clinical services to a ward area
• Experience in: Aseptic preparation and/or Medicines information
• Involvement in identifying and introducing changes in practice
• Knowledge of current issues affecting pharmacy and the profession
• Interest in research/project work
• Effective use of computers

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Advanced Specialist Pharmacist, Eunice Kehinde, eunice.kehinde@nhs.net, 01162502686

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