Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Medicine)

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our adult Medicine Pharmacy Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Oxford Road Campus providing care to our patients at our City Centre Hospital. This is an unbelievable chance for a highly motivated pharmacist to further develop their skills and progress their career in a nationally renowned teaching hospital trust. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team whilst also managing your own workload. The role is perfect if you are innovative, enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible, and compassionate. We are a digitally innovative Trust, recently ranked the top acute Trust in the NHS for digital maturity. You will be able to immerse yourself in our digital capabilities to improve the pharmaceutical care delivered to our patients.

Main Duties of the Job

As the successful candidate you will be part of the friendly and supportive Medicine Pharmacy team, providing a clinical pharmacy service with directorate responsibilities to a variety of medical specialties. You will be at the forefront of the development of our clinical service. During your training you will rotate through our many medical specialist/tertiary level services. Excellent communication skills are key, as you will be working with our diverse population, and with many different clinical teams. This post is based at Oxford Road Campus. Areas covered by medicine pharmacists at Oxford Road include:

• General medicine
• Respiratory including MDRTB
• Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Elderly Care
• Frailty including acute frailty unit
• Stroke and rehab
• Cardiology
• Hyperacute sickle unit
• As well as support to the Medical admissions team

We look forward to appointing pharmacists who are GPhC registered, have previous hospital experience, have a clinical diploma or have completed the first year, and have the necessary skills to work in our clinical service in one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK.

About Us

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Vocational 4 year Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy; Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable: Non Medical Prescribing Qualification; Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Knowledge

Essential: Excellent all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills; Knowledge of national guidance (NICE, NSFs) and evidence based medicine; Evidence of continuing professional development.

Training and Experience

Essential: Post registration hospital experience or equivalent documented clinical experience; Completion of first year of post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy; Specialist hospital pharmacy experience or relevant area expertise; Experience in training and supervising others.

Skills and Abilities

Essential: Analytical/problem solving skills particularly with respect to the use of medicines; Able to lead and act on own initiative (assertive); Able to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Organised and methodical approach to work; An advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement; Computer literate; Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.

Attributes

Essential: Empathy; Able to recognise limitations; Enthusiastic and self motivated and ability to motivate others; Able to work as part of a team; Must behave in a professional manner at all times; Must be flexible and adaptable.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Oxford Road Campus, Manchester, M13 9WL

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Contact: Fiona Campbell, Lead Pharmacist for Medicine, MRI - [contact hidden] - [contact hidden]