Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational)

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust seeks an experienced pharmacist to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services, lead and supervise teams, and support medicines optimisation across specialties.

You will rotate through different clinical areas, contribute to teaching and research, and engage in ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience of clinical pharmacy service delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to receive, summarise and interpret a wide range of clinical information.
• Experience supervising trainees and supporting research/project work.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive high-quality clinical pharmacy service to optimise patient care.
• Attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings to support medicines optimisation.
• Counsel patients on medication use with clear information leaflets.
• Work with anticoagulation clinic team to ensure safe anticoagulation.
• Supervise pharmacists and trainees in diploma training and research projects.
• Participate in education and training for students, trainees and staff.
• Contribute to audits, research activities and the Pharmacy department plan.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Team leadership

Teaching & supervision

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

MPharm or equivalent

GPhC registration

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or working towards

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 08.10.2026 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.10.2026

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 19.10.2026

If you are looking for an exciting new role providing outstanding pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation for our patients, this is a perfect opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly team. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care.

You will rotate through different specialities and gain experience and training in a variety of clinical areas.

We welcome applications from candidates who are working towards the essential criteria (i.e. are yet to complete a clinical diploma).

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong team work ethics and a sense of accountability. Being committed to innovation and research, your quality improvement skills will be a key attribute, along with a proven ability to lead and manage change. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Provide a comprehensive high-quality clinical pharmacy service in order to facilitate safe, effective and cost effective use of medicines, to optimise patient care and to promote effective medicines optimisation.

Contribute effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward rounds or other appropriate meetings, to make pro-active interventions in individual patients therapy and to provide information on drug related issues.

Provide counselling (supported by the provision and development as necessary of specific patient information leaflets) to patients (and/or carers where appropriate) on any aspects of medication use, in order to improve understanding and compliance with the prescribed regimen.

Work alongside members of the anticoagulation clinic team to provide safe and effective anticoagulation.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Supervise as appropriate, the work of pharmacists undertaking the diploma in clinical pharmacy, in order to facilitate safe, effective and cost-effective use of drugs to optimise patient care.

Supervise trainee pharmacist with their research projects as necessary, in order to assist them in obtaining their professional registration and to ensure that departmental quality and cost improvement targets are met.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Participate in the teaching and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and postgraduate diploma pharmacists, medical and nursing staff to support them in their induction, development and obtaining their qualification.

Contribute to the multidisciplinary education and training within the rotational area on all aspects of medicines management.

Undertake any training necessary for the safe and efficient performance of duties.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in multidisciplinary and departmental audit/research activities.

Contribute to the Research and Development plan for the Pharmacy department.

PROFESSIONAL

Participate in the general departmental discussions about best practice and be involved in any change management developments.

Professionally screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with professional and local procedures, in order to ensure the safe and cost-effective delivery of medicines to patients

Participate in the weekend, late night and on call rota duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience of clinical pharmacy service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role.

Skills

Essential

• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Able to receive, summarise and interpret a wide range of clinical information to a wide range of professionals across the trust.
• Able to work effectively to short, medium, long term and changing deadlines
• Able to review and provide specialised advice on medicine use in specific clinical areas
• Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice/ethics
• Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of therapeutics
• Knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or working towards diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Working towards Royal College of Pharmacy faculty accreditation

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).