About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 23rd June 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24th June 2026
Interview expected to take place in on: 7th July 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GPhC registered pharmacist to join our friendly, supportive and progressive Early Careers Pharmacist team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for pharmacists looking to develop a broad range of hospital pharmacy skills within a busy teaching hospital environment. Whether you are newly qualified, currently completing your foundation training year, or looking to transition into hospital pharmacy from another sector, you will be well supported throughout your development.
You will join a welcoming team that values collaboration, learning and professional growth. You will work closely with experienced pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the wider multidisciplinary team, while also developing confidence to work autonomously as part of the out-of-hours rota.
Our department is fully committed to supporting pharmacist development and delivering high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to undertake the University of Bradford Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (Secondary Care), subject to tuition fees funded subject to NHS England, and the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway.
Main duties of the job
We run a progressive and innovative clinical pharmacy service where successful candidates receive extensive patient-facing clinical experience through rotations across a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, older people's medicine, coronary care, haematology, oncology, paediatrics, renal medicine, intensive care and surgery, alongside other areas.
The post holder will also gain experience in dispensary services, aseptic production, medicines information, radiopharmacy and clinical trials, providing excellent opportunities to develop a full range of hospital pharmacy skills.
This is a three-year contract. We welcome pharmacists looking to move into hospital pharmacy from any sector, as well as applications from trainee pharmacists due to qualify this summer.
If you are looking for a role that will challenge and develop you, while being part of a compassionate and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake pharmaceutical duties in the clinical area to which the post is attached at any time, these duties include the following:
Communicate medicine related information or training (including clinical, legal and governance medicines training) to patients, relatives, prescribers and other health professionals.
To provide counselling (supported by the provision and development as necessary of specific information leaflets) to patients (and/or carers where appropriate) on any aspects of medication use, in order to improve understanding and compliance with the prescribed regimen.
Undertake holistic clinical review of a patient's drug chart in order to facilitate safe, effective and cost-effective use of drugs, to optimise patient care and to promote effective medicines manahgement.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of hospital pharmacy as a pre-registration pharmacist or qualified pharmacist
Skills Essential
Ability to apply evidence-based clinical knowledge Ability to apply person-centred care in all scenarios Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrates good interpersonal skills, including appropriately challenging others Can manage uncertainty and risk Good problem-solving skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Good team working skills Demonstrable attention to detail Computer literate Self-directed learner Demonstrates empathy
Qualifications Essential
MPharm or equivalent degree in pharmacy Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)