Job summary
Do you relish a challenge? Do you want the chance to develop your clinical, leadership and managerial skills? Do you want to work in a friendly and forward-thinking team and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical services to our patients?
We have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to join East Cheshire NHS Trust as Acute Care Lead Pharmacist.
We are looking for someone dynamic and highly motivated to lead and develop the pharmacy service provided to the Acute Care directorate. The Acute Care directorate includes the following exciting and fast paced specialities: respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, cardiology and general medicine.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we have recently expanded our clinical pharmacy provision and implementing digital technologies including electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems from Summer 2025.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities that we require, then apply today!
Hours per week: 37.5
Please note although this job has been advertised as full-time, we are open to applicants considering part-time hours.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the jobs are summarised below:
Lead our pharmacy service within Acute Care providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
Lead a team of pharmacists and support the wider clinical services team in the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. This includes working with specialist nurses within our IBD and hepatitis clinics to help manage high-cost drugs and homecare queries.
Support the review and update of prescribing guidelines and procedures to ensure safe, effective and evidenced based medicine is being practiced throughout Acute Care.
Build service and own competences, being either leadership, managerial or clinical skills.
Develop your existing role as an independent prescriber or working towards this goal.
This is a motivating time in the region with the implementation of Integrated Care Systems, therefore the post holder will need to provide a vital link with our relevant partner organisations, consultant teams and regional networks.
Support our junior pharmacists on the Band 6-7 progression programme through education and mentoring.
Applicants should have strong leadership and time management skills with significant clinical experience. Applicants should hold a non-medical prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards this.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or recognised equivalent
- Post Graduate Clinical Diploma or Masters
- Pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert understanding of therapeutics and all aspects of medicines used within designated specialism
- Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines to hospital pharmacy
- Complete appraisal processes
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage own time effectively for successful delivery
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to manage change
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within hospital clinical pharmacy
- Significant experience within designated specialism
- Significant experience of policy and guideline development
- Experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of HR processes including recruitment, management of performance, sickness and objective setting
- Experience of teaching across multidisciplinary groups
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Able to comply with all trust policies
- Good health and professional appearance
- Available out of hours within one hours travel of Macclesfield DGH
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or recognised equivalent
- Post Graduate Clinical Diploma or Masters
- Pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert understanding of therapeutics and all aspects of medicines used within designated specialism
- Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines to hospital pharmacy
- Complete appraisal processes
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage own time effectively for successful delivery
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to manage change
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within hospital clinical pharmacy
- Significant experience within designated specialism
- Significant experience of policy and guideline development
- Experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative working
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of HR processes including recruitment, management of performance, sickness and objective setting
- Experience of teaching across multidisciplinary groups
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Able to comply with all trust policies
- Good health and professional appearance
- Available out of hours within one hours travel of Macclesfield DGH
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
