Job Description

Are you looking for a new career in hospital pharmacy? Maybe you are looking for a move to the Greater Manchester area or you are looking for a change of direction and have always had an interest in Mental Health - if so this job is for you!
We are offering an exciting opportunity for qualified pharmacists and those looking to make the move from community or acute hospital trusts into the world of Mental Health Secondary Care. This rotational post will give you experience working across many of our sites. This role will help you build up your skills and prepare you for a career in Hospital Pharmacy and Mental Health going into the future. There is also the in-built opportunity to progress to a band 7 post based on competencies shown.
Main duties of the job
We have the opportunity for enthusiastic pharmacists to join our well-established clinical pharmacy team and help provide excellent care to the patients of Greater Manchester.
Mental health experience is not essential as full training will be offered in house.
Following investment in our pharmacy service and upcoming implementation of our EPMA system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team

• We are committed to supporting personal development including non-medical prescribing where appropriate
• Working as a pharmacist within a supportive team and under the guidance of experienced senior clinical pharmacists.
• Be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe and effective, patient centred clinical service across the trust, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to all our patients
• During your progression, you can access further specialist rotations in our award-winning substance misuse unit, forensic and CAMHS services
• Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education.

Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and commitment will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our clinical pharmacy team.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond as well as prison pharmacy services to a number of prisons throughout the North West.
The main site is at Prestwich Hospital where the specialist services are based and satellite pharmacies operate elsewhere within the Trust. We issue over 120,000 items a year, at a value of in excess of 2 million from the department. You will be an integral member of the Pharmacy Team, supported by colleagues leading inpatient, Forensic, Adolescent, Drug & Alcohol and Later Life pharmacy services.
Working within the pharmacy team will offer you support to develop your expertise and skills through formal training courses, supervision and regular appraisals. Our team has a wealth of clinical knowledge in a wide range of clinical specialities with a strong team of senior pharmacists. We have excellent links with local universities and as well as a variety of clinical national networks.
Our staff enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum - on-call requirement with an additional 2% per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
437-7452990
Job locations
Prestwich Hospital
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Discounted EV charging at various locations (28p/kwh)
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Discounted EV charging at various locations (28p/kwh)
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• 4 year Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy

Desirable

• Supervising staff
• Recent hospital clinical experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of mental health therapeutics

Desirable

• Experience in mental health pharmacy

Skills
Essential

• High level of computer literacy
• Team player
• Ability to cope with conflicting pressures and deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of disciplines in the Trust.

Desirable

• Experience in medicines information
• Experience of working in both hospital and community pharmacy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• 4 year Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy

Desirable

• Supervising staff
• Recent hospital clinical experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic knowledge of mental health therapeutics

Desirable

• Experience in mental health pharmacy

Skills
Essential

• High level of computer literacy
• Team player
• Ability to cope with conflicting pressures and deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of disciplines in the Trust.

Desirable

• Experience in medicines information
• Experience of working in both hospital and community pharmacy.

Skills Required