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Main area Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6/7 (progression post) Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site ORC - RMCH and SMH Town Manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum(Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/01/2026 23:59

Supporting Newly Registered Pharmacists or Those New to Specialist Services to Thrive

We are proud to offer a Pharmacist Progression Programme within Women’s and Children’s Services, designed to support pharmacists as they transition into hospital or specialist practice.

A structured period for pharmacists that builds confidence, consolidates knowledge, and develops skills to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care for women, children, and neonates.

• A welcoming environment where you feel valued and supported.
• A named mentor to guide your development and provide feedback.
• Opportunities for reflection, learning, & growth tailored to Women’s and Children’s Services.
• Access to professional networks &multidisciplinary teams.
• Support to achieve career aspirations & advanced practice pathways.

Who is it for?

• Newly registered pharmacists entering hospital practice.
• Pharmacists transferring from other clinical settings.
• Pharmacists returning after a break.
• Pharmacists transitioning into Women’s and Children’s Services.
• Structured development plan for specialist growth.
• Increased confidence and competence in complex clinical decision-making.
• Strong foundation for future leadership and advanced roles in Women’s and Children’s Pharmacy Services.

As part of the programme, you will:

• Review patient treatments using our EPR system (Hive/Epic) to ensure safe, effective care for women, children, & neonates.
• Ensure timely and appropriate supply of medication to support patient care.
• Complete medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients promptly and accurately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds (in-person and virtual), reviewing and optimising treatment plans.
• Attend regular teaching sessions provided by pharmacy or clinical specialties to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Gain experience in complex treatments, including parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy, through structured training.
• Contribute to guideline development, medicines optimisation, finance review, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement projects.
• Structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 with a competency-based portfolio.
• No requirement to provide on-call services
• Dedicated mentorship and support.
• Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in neonatal and paediatric and women's pharmacy.
• Access to professional networks and multidisciplinary teams.

Be part of a programme that invests in your success and supports you to deliver outstanding care for women, children, and neonates. Together, we will shape the future of pharmacy.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Being self motivated and able to motivate others
• Commitment to patient centred care

• Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy
• Demonstratable clinical pharmacy knowledge & application to patient care
• Knowledge of national guidance (NICE, NSF’s) and evidence base medicine.
• Knowledge of the Medicines Management, Clinical
• Understanding of ADR’s and their reporting.

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Experience in supervision of other staff.
• Ability to problem solve

• 1 year post registration hospital experience
• Experience of working as part of multidisciplinary team

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• Proven pre-registration training and experience (in any branch of pharmacy)
• Vocational 4 year master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the pre-registration examination.
• Working towards a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.