Vaccination and Living Well Pharmacist

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England seeks a part-time Pharmacist to support their Vaccination and Living Well service until 31 March 2026. The role involves oversight for safe vaccine handling and working with a clinical team to deliver effective care. Candidates must have a Master's Level Pharmacy Degree and current GPhC registration along with experience in vaccination centres. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant community impact.

Qualifications

• Current GPhC registration.
• Willingness to undertake current immunisation training.
• Experience working at a vaccination centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for vaccine storage and handling.
• Support clinical delivery of vaccination programmes.
• Ensure safe standards of care during vaccinations.

Skills

Immunisation training

Cold chain procedures

Aseptic dispensing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Level Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Pharmacist to support the Vaccination and Living Well service until 31 March 2026. The role will be connected to the Trust's vaccination hub in Cheshire West and also involves working across Cheshire and Merseyside on the Living Well Service bus clinic sessions as required. If you are interested in contributing to delivery of seasonal vaccines, routine immunisations and health screening and would like to be part of this amazing team supporting our community, then we would love to hear from you.

This post is part time 15 hours per week, fixed term until 31/03/2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical oversight of the safe storage, handling and preparation of the vaccines as a delegated authority from the chief pharmacist. Ensure national guidance is followed, e.g. national protocols, PGDs, and provide oversight and education for staff to ensure safe and effective delivery of vaccines.
• Support the clinical delivery of the vaccination programmes within the Trust and for the identified population served.
• Ensure safe standards of care and processes are followed within the delivery of vaccinations.
• Utilise knowledge as a pharmacist to support the clinical team and delivery of safe and effective care.
• All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Pharmacy Degree
• Current GPhC registration
• Current immunisation training / update or willingness to undertake
• Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations
• Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and willingness to commit to ongoing CPD
• Experience of working at a vaccination centre
• Experience of working with different vaccines
• Experience of aseptic dispensing (GMP knowledge)
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous hospital or similar clinical experience
• Pharmaceutical governance experience of procedures, guidelines and policy management, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We are a proud NHS employer delivering the best care for people in communities across Wirral, Cheshire, and the North West.

Contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.