Job Description

You will be responsible for providing a highly specialised pharmacy resource writing discharge letters , including prescribing of discharge medications, for patients being discharged from the Trust.
Working as part of the pharmacy discharge team you will be responsible for developing and improving the discharge process for patients.
Main duties of the job
To be a pharmacist prescriber for discharge prescriptions on the wards
To provide, deliver and develop the pharmacy discharge service in accordance with agreed objectives
To co-ordinate the day to day activities for pharmacy discharge service
To support the Clinical Pharmacy Services manager in developing the clinical pharmacy service to the specialities in line with the needs of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
To attend consultant ward rounds and white board rounds as appropriate
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7563760
Job locations
Stockport NHS FT
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Master degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy
• Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of use of clinical IT systems
• Advanced level of clinical knowledge

Experience
Essential

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services in a UK NHS hospital
• Experience of delivering Medicines Management Standards and Policies

Desirable

• Experience in audit
• Experience in delivering training and education

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Methodical and organised
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate good level of written english

Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Master degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy
• Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of use of clinical IT systems
• Advanced level of clinical knowledge

Experience
Essential

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services in a UK NHS hospital
• Experience of delivering Medicines Management Standards and Policies

Desirable

• Experience in audit
• Experience in delivering training and education

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Methodical and organised
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate good level of written english

Skills Required