Clinical Pharmacist

National health service; Hawkedon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Career progression & CPD support

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking pharmacists to join our Pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow. Roles are full-time or part-time, with progression opportunities to Band 7 following training competencies and potential future Clinical Diploma attainment.

You will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services across multiple wards and support the safe, effective use of medicines.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services across admission, medical, surgical, community, women's and children's wards.
• Ensure the safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within each specialty.
• Support, train and supervise newly qualified and trainee pharmacists.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical knowledge

Organization & prioritisation

Accuracy

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Counselling skills

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Prescribing

Job description

EssentialMasters degree in Pharmacy or equivalentRegistration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirablePostgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards)

Experience

EssentialExperience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPsAcute hospital experience post registrationDesirableExperience of working on projectsExperience working with paediatrics

Skills, ability and knowledge

EssentialGood verbal and written communication skillsGood verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relativesClinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practiceOrganisation and prioritisation of clinical workAccuracyAnalytical skillsAbility to work under pressureExperience of using Microsoft OfficeProblem solving and risk assessmentTime Management skillsDesirablePresentation skillsInterpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations involving patients, e.g. resistance to medication changeExperience of using Electronic PrescribingExperience of training pharmacy/other staff

Personal Qualities

EssentialTeam player and ability to work on own initiativeGood interpersonal skillsSelf-motivation for career and professional developmentCommitment to Personal Development planningFlexible, adaptable approachReliableAbility to comply with Trust PoliciesAbility to meet the physical and mental requirements of the post

Person Specification

Education and qualifications
EssentialMasters degree in Pharmacy or equivalentRegistration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirablePostgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards)
Experience
EssentialExperience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPsAcute hospital experience post registrationDesirableExperience of working on projectsExperience working with paediatrics
Skills, ability and knowledge
EssentialGood verbal and written communication skillsGood verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relativesClinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practiceOrganisation and prioritisation of clinical workAccuracyAnalytical skillsAbility to work under pressureExperience of using Microsoft OfficeProblem solving and risk assessmentTime Management skillsDesirablePresentation skillsInterpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations involving patients, e.g. resistance to medication changeExperience of using Electronic PrescribingExperience of training pharmacy/other staff

Job summary

'''Creating a great place to be cared for; a great place to work'''University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.You will have excellent communication skills and will thrive from working in a fast-paced environment to support excellence in patient care.Main duties of the jobApplications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated

Pharmacists to join our Pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow.Full-time and part-time hours are available.We welcome applications from newly qualified or less experienced Pharmacists who will initially join as Band 6, progressing to Band 7 within six months upon completing all training competencies.While a Clinical Diploma is not essential, applicants must be willing to undertake it in the future.This role is integral to providing specialist clinical pharmacy services across admission, medical, surgical, community, women's, and children's wards. You will ensure the safe, effective, legal, and accurate use of medicines within each specialty. Additionally, you will support, train, and supervise newly qualified and trainee pharmacists.The UHMB Pharmacy Department is forward-thinking and has implemented electronic prescribing for inpatients across all specialities on all sites, along with a fully electronic patient record system.NHS Benefits Include:Competitive Salary:
Pay and benefits in line with Agenda for Change Band 6/7 salary scales.Generous Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing with service.Pension Scheme: A competitive NHS pension for financial security.Learning & Development: Opportunities for training, career progression, and further education, with full support for continuous professional development.About usWe operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a
range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time