Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our existing patient-focused team of rotational Specialist Clinical Pharmacists who provide our clinical pharmacy service to the specialist wards and the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

This post offers 22.5 hours per week and flexible working arrangements can be considered.

This rotational post will provide you with an outstanding breadth of experience in a comprehensive portfolio of specialised areas including: Medical Admissions, Critical Care, Haematology, Clinical Trials, Women's and Children's services and Level 3 Neonates as well as other surgical and medical specialities.

This position is ideal for pharmacists looking to develop clinical skills in a dynamic working environment, who are working towards a Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent. Consideration will be given to current band 6 pharmacists who can provide evidence of current experience to an acceptable level and who are committed to achieving a clinical diploma in an agreed timescale.

Main Duties of the Job

Your role will be focused on the medicine optimisation of patients admitted through our specialities to identify medication-related issues that may have led to the admission, the reduction of risks from prescribing errors and the ongoing review of prescribing in order to ensure harm-free care for patients.

Working in these specialities will provide you the opportunity to work closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals including specialist nurses and consultants to treat patients in a way that delivers the best care for them.

You will be expected to work as an integral part of the MDT by providing expert advice regarding medication management, supporting medical staff to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing and to provide accurate information to primary care and community care providers on discharge.

You must be a motivated and driven pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, being able to work both in a team and autonomously and be innovative and resourceful. You must be willing to work flexible hours over a seven-day period within a structured rota.

About Us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Job Details

Date Posted: 17 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 236-DPG-P194-25-A

Job Responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or recognised equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• Working towards post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
• Pre-reg experience and training

Desirable

• NMP qualification
• Clinical Pharmacy diploma completed

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of issues relating to Hospital Pharmacy and the NHS

Desirable

• Keyboard and computer application skills
• Knowledge of economics of health care

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services

Desirable

• Experience in delivering training
• Previous experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible working to undertake late duties, weekend / Bank Holiday work and Emergency Duty Commitment

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 the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Employer's Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/