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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
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Contact
- Address
- Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust
- OUHC HR Department,
- 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre
- Garsington Road
- Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2PG
- Contact Number
- 01865 741186
Foundation Pharmacist Band 6
Closed for applications on: 22-Jul-2026 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 22-Jul-2026 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Horton Hospital
- Address
- Oxford Road
- Town
- Banbury
- Postcode
- OX16 9AL
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participate in weekend and bank holiday working according to the service needs.)
Salary
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Pharmacy
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
This is an ideal development post for a newly qualified pharmacist or for a pharmacist wanting to take their first steps into a hospital pharmacy career in a vibrant, nurturing and supportive setting. The Horton Hospital, is part of the Oxford Universities NHS Foundation Trust, based in the centre of Banbury. Banbury is a historic market town in North Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds.
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You will have the opportunity to apply your pharmaceutical knowledge across a variety of different specialties and to continuously build both your confidence and knowledge base through formal and informal learning within a friendly team. You will rotate through a variety of acute clinical settings which will include both medical, surgical and paediatric clinical specialties with opportunities to apply your knowledge to support treatment of patients in the emergency department and a busy ambulatory unit. In your new role you will be taking responsibility and using initiative in managing your own workload blended with being a team player and knowing your limitations and asking for help and support as needed. You will be encouraged and supported in undertaking leadership tasks and to be involved in quality improvement and service development.
Working for our organisation
OUH is a leading edge Trust and one of the Shelford group accredited Trusts. It has a well earned reputation for being a great place to work.
It has a huge diversity of specialisms and long history of academic and clinical excellence.
As well as being patient centred it is also staff centred and they have an array of staff support services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Complete a local induction programme including core training, and maintain core skills throughout employment.
- Act as a role model for pharmacy within the Trust, demonstrating Pharmacy Professional Standards and our Trust values
- Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures.
- Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action and communicate this is in a way that supports shared decision making.
- Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship activities.
- Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities.
- Plan and organise your own workload in alignment with professional and organisational priorities.
- Delegate and escalate appropriately.
- Support compliance with medicines related legislative and regulatory requirements, including maintaining the security and quality of medicines stock.
10.Undertake Audits and Quality Improvement Projects to support our culture of continuous improvement.
11. Report any unexpected or untoward events via the Trusts incident reporting system.
12. Where relevant to a rotation complete training in clinical trials and support the supply of investigational medicinal products.
13. Undertake a program of study leading to a Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.
14. Support the training and mentoring of our trainee pharmacists and technicians, as well as colleagues who are new to the Trust.
15. Participate in unsociable hours weekend and bank holiday working according to the service needs.
16. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Clinical Director of Pharmacy, or Associate Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Service.
Please also refer to our Job Description.
Person specification
- Masters Degree (4 year MPharm or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council before starting in post
- Application pharmacy knowledge to benefit patient care
- Medication reconciliation at transfer of care
- Working with other health care professionals
- Service improvement
- Patient consultations
- Organised and methodical in approach
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel to all sites including the use of public transport
- Acts in accordance with the Trust values
- Adaptable and resilient
- Professionalism at all times
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Member of relevant professional group Such as UKCPA
- Knowledge and experience in clinical pharmacy
- Hospital experience
- Audit/Quality improvement
- Electronic prescribing systems
- Prioritisation
- Leadership
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.
When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree (4 year MPharm or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Application pharmacy knowledge to benefit patient care
- Working with other health care professionals
- Service improvement
- Patient consultations
Desirable criteria
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member of relevant professional group Such as UKCPA
- Knowledge and experience in clinical pharmacy
- Hospital experience
- Audit/Quality improvement
- Electronic prescribing systems
- Leadership
- Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Durman
- Job title
- Horton Lead Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01295 229433
- Additional information
Please contact me or my deputy Rhiannon Birkett (01295 229708) if you have any queries.
Please reference Band 6 job query in the title of the email, if sending an email.
No longer accepting applications
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