Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacist, with an interest in Gastroenterology, to join our forward thinking, dynamic and patient focused clinical pharmacy team. We welcome applications from motivated and driven pharmacists. You must be efficient, organised, resourceful and be able to work as a team or autonomously. The primary aim of this role is to provide specialist pharmacy input to the Gastroenterology team. The successful postholder will collaborate with the Gastroenterology multidisciplinary team, including ensuring the safe and appropriate use of high cost medicines. The role will expose the postholder to a wide range of stakeholders within the Gastroenterology team and will provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills. Main duties of the job Work closely with other pharmacists to lead the ward based clinical pharmacy service to the gastroenterology ward. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support gastroenterology day case patients and outpatient clinics. This will include supporting the processing of gastroenterology biologic homecare prescriptions. Act as the responsible pharmacist in the inpatient dispensary. Along with all other members of the clinical team, contribute to the provision of the extended hours and on call pharmacy service. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 236-DPG-P129-25 Job locations Salford Royal Pharmacy Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To 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.uk Job description Job responsibilities To 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.uk Person Specification Registration Essential oRegistration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing pharmacist. Essential qualifications Essential oVocational Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent oPost Grad Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy oNon-Medical Prescriber qualification Knowledge and skills Essential oExtensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy oPre-registration training and experience oSignificant post qualification hospital experience or equivalent documented experience oGood all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills oSkills for analysing drug charts and complex patient, medicines or financial information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages and expenditure oCommitment to continuing professional development / education oGood time management skills Person Specification Registration Essential oRegistration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing pharmacist. Essential qualifications Essential oVocational Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent oPost Grad Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy oNon-Medical Prescriber qualification Knowledge and skills Essential oExtensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy oPre-registration training and experience oSignificant post qualification hospital experience or equivalent documented experience oGood all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills oSkills for analysing drug charts and complex patient, medicines or financial information in order to provide advice on medicines, dosages and expenditure oCommitment to continuing professional development / education oGood time management skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Pharmacy Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)