Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Contribute to weekend, late night and on-call rota)
- Job ref
- 349-CSS-7834837-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Wythenshawe, Manchester
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialised Pharmacist for Pain and Critical Care
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as a Highly Specialist Pain and Critical Care Pharmacist on a 0.6 WTE basis, based at Wythenshawe Hospital.
This role provides specialist clinical pharmacy input across the pain service and critical care, supporting safe, effective and high‑quality use of medicines for patients with complex needs. The post holder will work closely with consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, nurses and pharmacy colleagues as part of established multidisciplinary teams.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical, leadership and service development skills within a large NHS teaching trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy support to patients within the pain service and critical care
- Review, optimise and monitor medicines, including opioids, high‑risk and high‑cost medicines
- Support opioid stewardship and controlled drug governance
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support safe prescribing and high‑quality patient care
- Contribute to service development, audit, guideline development and quality improvement
- Provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff
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
Registration
Essential criteria
- Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- Member of National/ International Specialist Organisation in area of responsibility
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Vocational Masters degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
- 1 year pre registration training and experience
- Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
- Successful completion of preregistration examination
Desirable criteria
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
- Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role
- Experience of specialist hospital pharmacy services or experience in the area of responsibility
- Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding
- Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in delivering training and education
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Awareness of current Government, Trust and local policies
- Previous experience in delivering training and education
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills particularly with respect to use of medicines in complex situations
- Able to lead and act on own initiative (assertive)
- Able to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Enthusiastic and selfmotivated and ability to motivate others
- Able to manage difficult and ambiguous problems
- An advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Able to recognise limitations
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Numeracy and literacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of evaluating financial information related to use of medicines
- Demonstration of innovation
- Able to delegate authority appropriately
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
- Ruth Murdoch
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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