Clinical Pharmacist | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pharmacist to join their team at Furness General Hospital. This role involves providing specialist clinical pharmacy services and supporting trainee pharmacists. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available, with the potential for career progression from Band 6 to Band 7. Competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme are offered, making this a great opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified candidates.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacist.
• Willingness to undertake a Clinical Diploma in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services across various wards.
• Ensure safe and accurate use of medicines.
• Support and supervise trainee pharmacists.

Education

Clinical Diploma

Job description

Overview

''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), Ulverstone 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.

Role and responsibilities

You will be 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.

Requirements and progression

Applications 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional information

We 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.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025