Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - WTWA

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to support patient care through pharmacy services across various specialties. You must be registered with GPhC or finishing your Trainee year in July 2025. Responsibilities include covering the Out of Hours Pharmacy Service and developing clinical knowledge in a supportive environment. This role offers exposure to a multi-disciplinary team with a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata. Consider joining this opportunity for career growth and contribution to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC or finishing Trainee year in July 2025.
• Completion of the pre-registration examination required.
• Hospital experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover Out of Hours Pharmacy Service for MFT hospitals.
• Develop clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills.
• Work effectively in hospital teams under pressure.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Vocational 4-year master's degree in pharmacy

Hospital experience

Job description

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - WTWA

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Join us in our world‑class specialist Pharmacy and Medicine Optimisation services in an integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus. Our new system, HIVE is transforming how we provide patient care.

Training and opportunities are here for you at one of England's largest NHS Trusts. Take this Rotational Clinical Pharmacist role on and you will initially be based at Wythenshawe and Trafford Pharmacy Department with the prospect of eventually working across all MFT sites and specialties.

You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from nationally recognised leads in a range of clinical specialties, enjoying a challenge as broad as it is professionally rewarding.

As you develop your career with us, you will have the benefit of exposure to our range of services that we provide to our local population and those who travel from further afield to access our Regional and National specialist services.

During your first year at MFT we will support you through the HEE NQPP then you will be supported through a postgraduate clinical diploma. You will also benefit from our weekly pharmacy wide lunchtime teaching sessions.

Main duties of the job

This role also involves covering the Out of Hours Pharmacy Service for the MFT hospitals, covering a traditional on‑call service where you will further develop your clinical pharmacy knowledge, organisational, communication and negotiation skills and decision‑making capabilities.

Passion, dedication and motivation are essential here. A confident communicator, you'll be comfortable working in hospital teams and solving problems under pressure, with an enthusiasm for learning and personal development.

This post is for pharmacists who are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Please see separate advert if you are due to complete your Trainee Pharmacist year in July 2026.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, and we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. For a fuller understanding, also read the Candidate Essentials Guide which explains our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. The guide also includes critical information you need to be aware of before you submit an application.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Registration

• Currently registered with GPhC, or due to complete Trainee year in July 2025

Education/Qualifications

• Vocational 4‑year master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent; successful completion of the pre‑registration examination.
• Hospital experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata