Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Rheumatology and Gastroenterology

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Highly Specialist Pharmacist to deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy services within rheumatology and gastroenterology. The successful candidate will lead and support the development of staff while ensuring effective use of medicines. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong clinical background, with a competitive salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 annually for a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist.
• Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role.
• Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service.
• Promote responsible use of medicines within specialties.
• Support education and development of medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to lead and act on own initiative

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Education

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Pharmacist to join the rheumatology and gastroenterology team at MFT, based at North Manchester General Hospital. You will deliver a high‑quality, patient focused, clinical pharmacy service to inpatient and outpatient rheumatology and gastroenterology service users.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service for rheumatology and gastroenterology and establish effective relationships with clinical staff and other stakeholders delivering inpatient and outpatient care to service users.

Promote the responsible, safe, clinically‑effective and cost‑effective use of medicines within the rheumatology and gastroenterology specialties.

Support education and development of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in your role as Highly Specialist Pharmacist.

Further develop leadership and management capabilities within the Pharmacy department and, as a senior member of the Pharmacy Team, deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as necessary.

Enthusiasm for these specialties and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, enabling effective collaboration within a team and management of individual workload. Leadership, motivation, influence and stakeholder engagement are essential.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a team of over 30,000 dedicated professionals delivering exceptional care to more than a million people each year. We are a leading provider of specialist services, with the largest health academic campus in Europe, committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system empowers safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working.

Job Information

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year / pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 349-CSS-7571561-RL4

Job location: North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Manchester, M8 5RB

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Diversity Matters

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Person Specification

Registration

• Essential: Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
• Desirable: Member of National/International Specialist Organisation in area of responsibility

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Vocational Masters degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
  • Post‑graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
  • One year pre‑registration training
  • Successful completion of pre‑registration examination
• Desirable:
  • Independent non‑medical prescribing qualification
  • Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential:
  • Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role
  • Experience of specialist hospital pharmacy services or experience in the area of responsibility
  • Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills
  • Sound clinical knowledge and understanding
• Desirable:
  • Research experience
  • Awareness of current government, trust and local policies
  • Previous experience in delivering training and education
  • Experience of covering intensive care or high‑dependency patients
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience in delivering training and education

Skills

• Essential:
  • Excellent analytical/problem‑solving skills particularly with respect to use of medicines in complex situations
  • Able to lead and act on own initiative (assertive)
  • Able to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Organised and methodical approach to work
  • Enthusiastic and self‑motivated and ability to motivate others
  • Able to manage difficult and ambiguous problems
  • An advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement
  • Able to recognise limitations
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
  • Numeracy and literacy
• Desirable:
  • Experience of evaluating financial information related to use of medicines
  • Demonstration of innovation
  • Able to delegate authority appropriately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Manchester, M8 5RB

Employer website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/