Specialist Acute and General Medicine Pharmacist Opportunity at Manchester University

jobs pharmaguidelines; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Acute and General Medicine Pharmacist to deliver clinical pharmacy services across various medical specialties. You will focus on patient care in areas including Respiratory, Endocrinology, and General Medicine. The ideal candidate will have GPhC registration and experience in a hospital setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient health and safety through excellence in pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC to practice as a pharmacist.
• Experience working in a hospital environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services with responsibilities across various medical areas.
• Rotate through multiple medical specialties during training.
• Engage with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

GPhC registration

Previous hospital experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Clinical diploma or completion of the first year

Job description

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Specialist Acute & General Medicine Pharmacist
Location: Oxford Road Campus, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Band: 7
Closing Date: 31 July 2024

Job Summary

Manchester University Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Acute and General Medicine Pharmacist to join our dynamic Medicine Pharmacy Team at the Oxford Road Campus. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and quality of life of our diverse patient population through excellence in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation, and teaching.

Main Duties

As a Specialist Acute and General Medicine Pharmacist, you will be an integral part of our friendly and supportive team, delivering clinical pharmacy services across various medical specialties. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical pharmacy services with directorate responsibilities.
• Rotating through multiple medical specialist/tertiary level services during training.
• Engaging with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Areas of focus include Respiratory (including MDRTB), Acute Medical Unit, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Elderly Care, Frailty, Stroke and Rehab, and General Medicine.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• GPhC registration.
• Previous hospital experience.
• Clinical diploma (or completion of the first year).
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Independent Prescribing Course completion.
• Research experience.
• Experience supervising other staff.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.6bn. Our integrated health and social care system serves over a million patients annually, supported by a workforce of 28,000 individuals.

We pride ourselves on fostering collaboration, innovation, and transformation within our organisation, striving to set benchmarks in clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness. Our digital advancements, such as the Hive Electronic Patient Record system, launched in September 2022, enhance our clinical services.

As a major academic research centre and education provider, MFT offers robust support for high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, ensuring healthcare delivery is environmentally responsible.

Equality and Diversity

MFT is dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce.

How to Apply

For more information on the responsibilities and requirements, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides comprehensive details about the Trust, our benefits, and critical application information.

If you have any special requirements for your application, please contact our team at [e-mail].

We look forward to your application!

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered equally.
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.