Band 6 Clinical Support Pharmacist - Rotational

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS foundation trust in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Support Pharmacist to provide a quality pharmacy service. The role involves working in various specialties with a rotation of weekend shifts. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in pharmacy, be committed to high-quality patient care, and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals. Opportunities for further qualifications are available. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an NHS/ Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health professionals.
• Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
• Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality clinical pharmacy service with support from the team.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to a range of specialties.
• Work in a team to support the clinical service at weekends.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good oral, written communication & presentation skills

Good critical appraisal skills

Demonstrates problem solving skills

Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate

Education

4 year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)

Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Has commenced or is willing to commence a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification

Job description

Band 6 Clinical Support Pharmacist - Rotational

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Do you have the vision, drive and enthusiasm to help us deliver an exciting modern pharmacy service?

Would like the opportunity to broaden your experience by working in different specialties?

The department is seeking a talented and motivated pharmacist to join the team working 5 days per week supporting the clinical service at weekends and set weekdays. Weekends are worked on a 3 on, 1 off pattern, and we are at this stage looking for qualified Pharmacists to apply for this role.

If you want to utilise your clinical skills and work in a forward-thinking department, then this is the job for you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist who is capable of working as part of a team and is flexible regarding working practices. You will be a motivated individual with good communication skills and a desire to use your knowledge, skills and experience to improve patient care and influence healthcare professionals in the best use of medicines.

You will deliver a quality clinical pharmacy service with support and guidance from our friendly team. Working in a team with the Clinical Pharmacy Technicians in the acute admissions areas, in the dispensary according to the weekend rota, and provide a clinical pharmacy service to a range of specialties across the working week.

This post has no extended hours service commitment.

There will be the opportunity to undertake a clinical diploma and subsequently non-medical prescribing qualification.

Weekends are worked on a 3 on, 1 off pattern, and we are at this stage looking for qualified Pharmacists to apply for this role.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Qualifications

• *4 year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• *Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• *Has commenced or is willing to commence a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
• *Evidence of continued Professional Development in Pharmacy related matters
• *Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• *Member of UKCPA
• *In-house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptic products
• *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

• *Experience working within an NHS/ Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
• *Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
• *Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
• *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
• *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
• *Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
• *Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
• *Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.
• *Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital pharmacy and current issues

Additional Criteria

• *Good interpersonal skills
• *Good oral, written communication & presentation skills
• *Demonstrates problem solving skills
• *Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers
• *Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• *Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary
• *Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff
• *Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
• *Able to work with drug budget information
• *Ability to delegate work effectively to others
• *Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate. Material may sometimes be contentious
• *Ability to propose changes to practice and lead on service development for specialist area, developing and implementing policy for that area.
• *To work proactively and on own initiative within broad occupational policies
• *Able to work with all grades of staff
• * Capacity to work calmly under pressure
• *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
• *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• *Participation in 7 day week rota including bank holidays and weekends
• *Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job role
• *Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff
• *Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
• *Propose changes in conjunction with service groups which have wider implications/development of service wide performance policies

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust