Application / Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

NHS

  • Salford
  • £55,690-62,682 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced hospital pharmacist to join our team. As Application/Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will work in partnership with the Salford Royal Hospital pharmacy department and the NCA Digital Team to contribute to the maintenance and support of the hospital's current enterprise and clinical application, specifically related to medication prescribing and administration.In addition to this, you will provide support, alongside colleagues from across the NCA, in the development and implementation of any new electronic prescribing system.You will also provide a clinical pharmacy service on a 50% basis to a specific directorate. We will support you to develop your clinical and leadership skills.Main duties of the jobTo act as specialist Pharmacist throughout the service in relation to the design and implementation of clinical applications.To support on the development and implementation of electronic prescribing within the Trust in support of the Medicines Safety Agenda.To foster and maintain links with appropriate clinical and management staff, both within and outside the Trust, as part of the support and implementation of clinical information systems.To form part of the Enterprise and Clinical Applications Team and support with development, support, maintenance and clinical check of electronic prescribing and medicines administration configuration within NCA clinical systems.Analysis of current work practices/workflows and redesign utilising the clinical application.Work closely with other pharmacists to provide a ward based clinical pharmacy service to a specialised area.About usThe Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number236-DPG-P411-25Job locationsSalford Royal Pharmacy and Turnpike HouseStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Professional registrationEssential
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge, training and skillsEssential
  • Extensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
  • Pre-registration training and experience
  • Extensive post qualification clinical pharmacy experience
  • Experience in the use of clinical systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
  • Experience in the configuration of clinical systems
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Professional registrationEssential
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge, training and skillsEssential
  • Extensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
  • Pre-registration training and experience
  • Extensive post qualification clinical pharmacy experience
  • Experience in the use of clinical systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
  • Experience in the configuration of clinical systems

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