Job summary ''Creating a great place to be cared for; a great place to work'' University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement. You will have excellent communication skills and will thrive from working in a fast-paced environment to support excellence in patient care. Main duties of the job Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated Pharmacists to join our Pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow. Full-time and part-time hours are available. We welcome applications from newly qualified or less experienced Pharmacists who will initially join as Band 6, progressing to Band 7 within six months upon completing all training competencies. While a Clinical Diploma is not essential, applicants must be willing to undertake it in the future. This role is integral to providing specialist clinical pharmacy services across admission, medical, surgical, community, women's, and children's wards. You will ensure the safe, effective, legal, and accurate use of medicines within each specialty. Additionally, you will support, train, and supervise newly qualified and trainee pharmacists. The UHMB Pharmacy Department is forward-thinking and has implemented electronic prescribing for inpatients across all specialities on all sites, along with a fully electronic patient record system. NHS Benefits Include: Competitive Salary: Pay and benefits in line with Agenda for Change Band 6/7 salary scales. Generous Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing with service. Pension Scheme: A competitive NHS pension for financial security. Learning & Development: Opportunities for training, career progression, and further education, with full support for continuous professional development. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 331-B13470225 Job locations Pharmacy, Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards) Experience Essential Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPs Acute hospital experience post registration Desirable Experience of working on projects Experience working with paediatrics Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Good verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relatives Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practice Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work Accuracy Analytical skills Ability to work under pressure Experience of using Microsoft Office Problem solving and risk assessment Time Management skills Desirable Presentation skills Interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations involving patients, e.g. resistance to medication change Experience of using Electronic Prescribing Experience of training pharmacy/other staff Personal Qualities Essential Team player and ability to work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills Self-motivation for career and professional development Commitment to Personal Development planning Flexible, adaptable approach Reliable Ability to comply with Trust Policies Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the post Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards) Experience Essential Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPs Acute hospital experience post registration Desirable Experience of working on projects Experience working with paediatrics Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Good verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relatives Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practice Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work Accuracy Analytical skills Ability to work under pressure Experience of using Microsoft Office Problem solving and risk assessment Time Management skills Desirable Presentation skills Interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations involving patients, e.g. resistance to medication change Experience of using Electronic Prescribing Experience of training pharmacy/other staff Personal Qualities Essential Team player and ability to work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills Self-motivation for career and professional development Commitment to Personal Development planning Flexible, adaptable approach Reliable Ability to comply with Trust Policies Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the post 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 of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Pharmacy, Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)