Job Description

The post holder will participate in the provision and development of the clinical pharmacy service to all wards in the Trust in accordance with current Medicines Management Procedures and will work on a rotational basis. There will also be a responsibility for working in the dispensary.
Main duties of the job
This role is 37.5 hrs per week plus on call, weekends, Bank holidays and late shifts
In accordance with the current Trust objectives, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that medicines reconciliations, on the assigned wards, are completed as soon as possible after admission. They will also be responsible for ensuring discharge prescriptions are dealt with quickly and efficiently, responding to medicines information queriesand conducting audits
The clinical pharmacist will rotate through a number of specialities every six months. These specialities will include medicine, stroke , trauma and orthopaedics, women and children, surgery, community and out patients.
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
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7598353
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical pharmacist working on the wards, you will demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines to in patients.

• To provide a routine clinical pharmacy services to the wards, including prescription monitoring
• To provide pharmaceutical information and advice to medical and nursing staff and patients on the wards
• To demonstrate a good core clinical knowledge.
• To enhance and monitor the quality of patient care
• To demonstrate a whole-system patient-focused approach.
• To demonstrate good level of clinical reasoning and judgement.
• To liaise with other clinical pharmacists to ensure efficient transfer of medicine related care.
• To counsel patients on their medication and answer any other medicine related enquiry.
• To ensure the personal quality and accuracy of work is maintained despite frequent interruptions

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 salary
In 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
As a clinical pharmacist working on the wards, you will demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines to in patients.

• To provide a routine clinical pharmacy services to the wards, including prescription monitoring
• To provide pharmaceutical information and advice to medical and nursing staff and patients on the wards
• To demonstrate a good core clinical knowledge.
• To enhance and monitor the quality of patient care
• To demonstrate a whole-system patient-focused approach.
• To demonstrate good level of clinical reasoning and judgement.
• To liaise with other clinical pharmacists to ensure efficient transfer of medicine related care.
• To counsel patients on their medication and answer any other medicine related enquiry.
• To ensure the personal quality and accuracy of work is maintained despite frequent interruptions

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 salary
In 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 and Qualifications
Essential

• Current registration with GPhC

Experience
Essential

• Experience in clinical pharmacy service in NHS hospital

Knowledge
Essential

• Good level of clinical knowledge

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to work

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Current registration with GPhC

Experience
Essential

• Experience in clinical pharmacy service in NHS hospital

Knowledge
Essential

• Good level of clinical knowledge

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to work

Skills Required