Job summary We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we acknowledge that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives This role involves working across Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals as a Senior Support Pharmacist participating in 9-month rotations across specialties including acute and general medicine, respiratory, infectious diseases, general surgery and nutrition, specialist surgery and critical care which offer an opportunity to broaden your experience. Applicants who don't meet the criteria in the person specification relating to diploma status but who can demonstrate at least 12 months post-registration hospital experience are invited to apply and will be appointed in a progressional post under Agenda for Change Annex 21 (payment at 75% of the maximum band 7 pay, uplifted to the starting pay of a band 7 as per Agenda for Change on completion of the first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway and 12 months experience at band 7). Applicants will then progress on to the independent prescribing course. Main duties of the job You will deliver a high quality specialist clinical pharmacy service, and there will be a strong emphasis on supporting you in developing leadership and mentoring skills to the next level. You will be a highly motivated individual and a team player with well-developed communication skills and a desire to use your knowledge, skills and experience to improve patient care and influence healthcare professionals in the best use of medicines. Some of the benefits of joining our team at UHB: Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives that report to the Medicines Management Advisory Group to improve quality of care across the interface Excellent learning/development opportunities to ensure the post-holder can undertake clinical duties independently working alongside a specialist team. Post-graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non-medical prescribing (NMP) or support to undertake if not completed. Protected learning during work hours to facilitate your development. Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks. Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9004544 Job locations Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent relevant qualification) Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation. To be willing to work towards a nonmedical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent relevant qualification) Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation. To be willing to work towards a nonmedical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)