Job Description

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our existing patient focused team of Rotational & Specialist rotational Clinical Pharmacists who provide our clinical pharmacy service to our services at Fairfield General Hospital & Rochdale Infirmary.This rotational post will provide you with an outstanding breadth of experience in a comprehensive portfolio of specialised areas including: Surgery; Acute Medicine; Cardiology; Stroke and Stroke rehab; Acute Respiratory; Community Services and Planned & Integrated Care.
This position is ideal for pharmacists looking to develop clinical skills in a dynamic working environment, supported by our senior pharmacists. You will be supported to complete your diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and non medical prescribing qualification. This post is open to newly qualified pharmacists or those changing sector where you will be supported in progression from Band 6 to 7.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be focused on the medicine optimisation of patients admitted through our specialities to identify medication related issues that may have led to the admission, the reduction of risks from prescribing errors and the ongoing review of prescribing in order to ensure harm free care for patients.Working in these specialities will provide you the opportunity to work closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals including specialist nurses and consultants to treat patients in a way that delivers the best care for them.You will be expected to work as an integral part of the MDT by providing expert advice regarding medication management, supporting medical staff to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing and to provide accurate information to primary care and community care providers on discharge.You must be a motivated and driven pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, being able to work both in a team and autonomously and be innovative and resourceful. You must be willing to work flexible hours over a seven day period within a structured rota.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 52,809 a year per annum depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
236-DPG-P311-25
Job locations
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills for analysing drug charts and patient information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages
• Good time management skills
• Influencing skills

Desirable

• Independent Transport available

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy
• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team
• Self-motivating
• Commitment to continuing professional development / education
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience

Professional Registration
Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills for analysing drug charts and patient information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages
• Good time management skills
• Influencing skills

Desirable

• Independent Transport available

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy
• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team
• Self-motivating
• Commitment to continuing professional development / education
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience

Professional Registration
Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain