Advanced Pharmacist- Critical Care and Theatres

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a qualified Advanced Pharmacist for Critical Care and Theatres. The successful candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services, lead on guidelines, and ensure safe medication practices. This permanent role includes support for postgraduate training. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Pharmacy, registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and extensive clinical experience. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-registration experience in a hospital setting.
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council is required.
• Experience in a specialist field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical Pharmacy services to Critical Care and Theatres.
• Lead development of guidelines and prescribing protocols.
• Provide specialist advice and support in Critical Care and Theatres.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of therapeutics

Good clinical pharmacy skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Post-graduate diploma / MSc in clinical pharmacy

Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Pharmacist- Critical Care and Theatres

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Advanced Pharmacist- Critical Care and Theatres-Band 8A - 37.5 hours- Permanent

Job Shares / Part Time or Flexible working will be considered

We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly team as our new Critical Care and Theatres Pharmacist. This will constitute 50% of the role and for the remaining 50% you will join our Clinical Pharmacy team. With a new Chief Pharmacist, an ambitious 2 year departmental strategy and our Pharmacy robot being replaced; we are in a prime position to support you to become an outstanding Advanced Pharmacist in Critical Care and Theatres.

We would fully support you to undertake relevant post graduate training in your specialist field and also leadership training.

Participation in the extended hours, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call service will be required.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly specialised post with significant autonomy in taking forward developments in Critical Care and Theatres including service delivery, specialist education and training, audit and research and development.

• To deliver Clinical Pharmacy services to Critical Care and Theatres
• To lead on the development of guidelines, regimens, policies and prescribing protocols for the Acute Trust/Outreach team and Critical Care and Theatres
• To provide specialist Pharmaceutical advice and support in Critical Care and Theatres
• To work with Advanced Clinical Pharmacist- Surgery/Trauma and Orthopeodics and those for General and Specialty Medicine to ensure robust medicines management governance throughout the Divisions and seamless transition
• To produce reports and present clinical and financial information to the relevant specialty meetings and overarching Divisional meetings.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or recognised equivalent
• Pre-registration training and experience
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma / MSc in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
• Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (or commitment towards training for same)

Experience

• Post registration experience (at least 2 years)
• Working in a busy hospital (or equivalent documented clinical experience)
• Experience of working within specialist field

Skills and Knowledge

• Specialist and extensive knowledge of therapeutics of common disease states and frequently used therapeutic regimes
• Good all round practical clinical pharmacy and medicines management skills
• Skills for analysing prescribing documentation , clinical systems , and complex patient , medicines or financial information in order to provide advice on medicines and expenditure
• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and in writing with patients and service users
• (6)Self-motivated , Able to work on own initiative and as part of a large teamYES
• Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Able to understand and solve complex clinical medicines related problems

Other Requirements

• Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public.YES
• Approachable, respectful and supportive to subordinates and managers.
• Decisive and possesses initiative
• Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism.
• Practical, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Tactful and discrete
• Adopt Flexible working patterns, willing to accept change readily
• Trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good timekeeper. Reliable and dependable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust