Specialist Pharmacist Community Services

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Cumbria is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services. The role involves working collaboratively with a team and participating in on-call duties. Candidates should have an MPharm or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possess a broad understanding of clinical pharmacy. This position offers opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

27-day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle-to-work

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Vivup confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge required.
• Experience or knowledge of acute/community hospital pharmacy work preferred.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.
• Work collaboratively with Medicines Management Technicians and pharmacists.
• Participate in on-call duties and a 7-day working commitment.

Skills

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Critical appraisal skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Organise and prioritise workload

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Completion of postgraduate clinical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust – Specialist Pharmacist Community Services, Band 7.

Up to 37.5 hours per week, working across Community Hospital Sites in West Cumbria.

We provide clinical pharmacy services to community hospitals across West Cumbria within a supportive environment.

Key Duties

• Deliver high‑quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.
• Work collaboratively with Medicines Management Technicians and pharmacists.
• Work independently while receiving support from experienced pharmacists.
• Participate in on‑call duties and a 7‑day working commitment.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Relevant specialist knowledge.
• Understanding of current issues within pharmacy and the NHS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Computer literate.

Experience

• Experience or knowledge of acute/ community hospital pharmacy work.

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Completion or near completion of a postgraduate clinical qualification and/or significant relevant clinical experience.

Skills & Aptitudes

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical appraisal skills to make judgements from conflicting data.
• Time, people and resource management skills.
• Organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy to deadlines.
• Implementation of best practice and risk management.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel between sites as required.
• Participation in Trust‑wide out‑of‑hours on‑call service.
• Participation in 7‑day working rota.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work.
• Excellent opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Vivup confidential counselling service.

Pay and Contract

Band 7, Salary £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (pro rata).

Permanent contract. Full‑time or part‑time. Agenda for Change pay scheme.

Important Information

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applicants needing a Skilled Worker visa are invited to check eligibility. If they meet the essential criteria, a guaranteed interview is offered under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant.