About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our adult Medicine Pharmacy Team at Manchester University Foundation Trust 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 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.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate PlaceTo 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. Youll 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 Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.Closing vacancy listings earlyWe 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 applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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
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
Desirable
Expert knowledge of drug related admissions and adverse drug reactions Awareness of current Government, Trust and local policies Audit / research experience
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
Desirable
Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service Evidence of published audit / research Fully completed post-graduate qualification in Clinical pharmacy
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
Desirable
Ability to develop services to a designated area Teaching and tutoring 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
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Oxford Road Campus
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)