Job Description

To deliver a high quality specialist clinical pharmacy service. To provide specialist clinical support to Advanced Clinical Pharmacist(s) in a specific clinical specialty area. To utilise independent prescribing to support discharge. To undertake routine clinical pharmacy duties in designated areas of work, both clinical and operational and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. To support pharmacy service areas in the department on a rotational basis. This may include dispensaries, technical services and medicines information. Departmental duties will require the individual where appropriate to take a clinical supervisory role. Day to day management of the whole staff group will rest with the Specialist pharmacy technician/manager of that area. To undertake the professional duties of a pharmacist within the Trust's service. To ensure, under the guidance of the relevant pharmacy manager, appropriate supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and Trainee pharmacists and to provide mentoring of junior pharmacists in order to maintain strict compliance with checking and working procedures.
Main duties of the job
Contributing to the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines. Liaising with all grades of medical and nursing staff over relevant aspects of the pharmacy service. Helping to implement necessary service changes as a consequence of these consultations. Identifying, reporting on and responding to risk management issues or clinical incidents, referring to peers as necessary. Generating and reviewing reports in order to assist Advanced Clinical Pharmacists to inform the Trust about medication usage and expenditure and/or safety issues related to medicines. Participating in audits to demonstrate the effectiveness or identify development needs of all systems relating to the use of medicines. Deliver, in collaboration with staff in the Medicines Information department, support for Formulary & Drug Usage Audit initiatives.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000815
Job locations
Trust-wide
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements

• Masters or bachelors degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in pharmacy practice obtained through pre-registration training and examination.
• A broad experience of clinical working in a number of specialty areas at a developed level.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements

• Masters or bachelors degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in pharmacy practice obtained through pre-registration training and examination.
• A broad experience of clinical working in a number of specialty areas at a developed level.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Skills Required