Job summary
Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to Specialist Pharmacist Band 7 - Progression Post
Are you a newly qualified or early-career Pharmacist, with a passion for clinical Pharmacy? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, registered Pharmacist who wants to make a real difference to patient care and join us at one of the largest cardiothoracic trusts in the country.
You will work with our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients across several specialists.
The initial banding of the post-holder will depend on past experience. If starting at afc band 6, the post holder will be taken through a carefully devised programme that will allow them to gain further experience and ultimately lead to them progressing to become a band 7 specialist rotational pharmacist.
LHCH is collaborating with Cheshire & Mersey Acute and Specialist Trusts in 2025 to recruit our junior pharmacists in this intake.This joint recruitment process has been agreed in an attempt to streamline the process for candidates wishing to come and learn in our ICS and avoid the need for candidates to accept and later decline posts which leaves vacancies which are subsequently more difficult to recruit to.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care whilst rotating through several specialties, including cardiology, respiratory medicine, cardio-thoracic surgery and palliative care. You will be fully supported through our comprehensive in-house training programme and be mentored by a senior clinical pharmacist at each stage of your rotation. As we are committed to continuing professional development, you will have the opportunity to study for a clinical pharmacy diploma / MSc , which will also include the Non-Medical Prescribing pathway.
If you commence at the band 7 level or progress to this, your rotations will become longer, allowing for more specialist activities such as attending ward rounds and clinics. You will also be working in our Aseptic unit and be given the opportunity to develop skills in delivering training and looking into more advanced aspects of medicines safety.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pavan Goel, Senior Clinical Pharmacist on 0150 600 1193 or Marc Vincent, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services on 0151 600 1378.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the North of England, we at LHCH have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description Document, which is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description Document, which is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Training year in hospital or other experience working in hospital
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Demonstrable team working
- Demonstrable commitment to CPD
- Basic clinical knowledge in a range of topics
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Audit or Research
- Awareness of current political agendas
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on initiative and as part of the team
- Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Able to accept responsibility for area of pharmacy practice
- Analysis of information relating to individual patients medication
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries and need to consult with senior colleagues
- Good time management skills
- Computer literate
- Basic problem-solving abilities
- Numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Ability to study for further qualification e.g. Clinical diploma and MSc
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Acts professionally
- Self-motivated
- Reliable and flexible
Desirable
- Displays a good level of confidence
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Training year in hospital or other experience working in hospital
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Demonstrable team working
- Demonstrable commitment to CPD
- Basic clinical knowledge in a range of topics
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Audit or Research
- Awareness of current political agendas
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on initiative and as part of the team
- Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Able to accept responsibility for area of pharmacy practice
- Analysis of information relating to individual patients medication
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries and need to consult with senior colleagues
- Good time management skills
- Computer literate
- Basic problem-solving abilities
- Numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Ability to study for further qualification e.g. Clinical diploma and MSc
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Acts professionally
- Self-motivated
- Reliable and flexible
Desirable
- Displays a good level of confidence
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
