Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, bank holidays and shifts as per rota)
- Job ref
- 349-CSS-7865107-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oxford Road Campus
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Specialist Rotational Pharmacy Team at Manchester University Foundation Trust Pharmacy team at Oxford Road Campus providing care to our highly specialist services 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.
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate you will be part of the Pharmacy team providing a clinical pharmacy service and directorate responsibilities to different specialties whilst also developing our clinical pharmacy service. During your training you will rotate through our many specialist/tertiary level services.
- Acute medicine/medical admissions
- Frailty
- Specialist Medicine including Haematology, Sexual health and HIV
- Critical Care
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Renal medicine and transplant
- General Medicine
- Cardiology
- Specialist Surgery
- Major trauma and ED
We look forward to appointing pharmacists who are GPhC registered pharmacists, have previous hospital experience, have completed their first year of the diploma and have the necessary skills to work in our clinical service in one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK.
Working for our organisation
| Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (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, MFT 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 MFT, 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 MFT 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. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
| To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. |
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Vocational 4 year masters degree
- 1 year pre registration training and experience
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Independent Prescribing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication skills
- Computer literate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post qualification experience in a relevant role practising as a pharmacist
- Current and relevant clinical knowledge
- Demonstrable commitment to CPD
- Demonstrable experience in training of other healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supervision of others
- Awareness of current political agendas
Skills
Essential criteria
- Analysis of complex information relating to individual patients medication
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as a team/ demonstrable teamworking
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Be motivated and have ability to motivate others
- Problem solving abilities
Desirable criteria
- Innovation
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good spoken communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Empathy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Campbell
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist for Medicine, MRI
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Ben Nash
Head of Pharmacy, MRI
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