Advanced Pharmacist- Critical Care and Theatres

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist specialized in Critical Care and Theatres. This role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services, leading guideline development, and providing specialist advice. The candidate should have a pharmacy degree and be enthusiastic about ongoing training. The position offers support for postgraduate education and participation in an extended service. Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave, NHS pension, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support services for stress and relationships

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic pharmacist with experience in critical care and theatres.
• Ability to work independently and lead pharmacy services.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical Pharmacy services to Critical Care and Theatres.
• Lead on development of prescribing protocols.
• Provide specialist Pharmaceutical advice.
• Ensure robust medicines management governance.
• Produce reports for clinical meetings.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy services

Guidelines development

Pharmaceutical advice

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate training in critical care

Job description

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Advanced Pharmacist – Critical Care and Theatres (Band 8A – 37.5 hrs – 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 postgraduate training in your specialist field and also leadership training.

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical Pharmacy services to Critical Care and Theatres
• Lead on the development of guidelines, regimens, policies and prescribing protocols for the Acute Trust/Outreach team and Critical Care and Theatres
• Provide specialist Pharmaceutical advice and support in Critical Care and Theatres
• Work with Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Surgery/Trauma and Orthopaedics and those for General and Specialty Medicine to ensure robust medicines management governance throughout the Divisions and seamless transition
• Produce reports and present clinical and financial information to the relevant specialty meetings and overarching Divisional meetings

About the Trust

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.

Our Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Equality and Diversity

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

• 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

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.