Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - WTWA (Stu Aug 2026) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	07 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	06 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M23 9LT
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7708891/349-CSS-7708891

Summary

Join us in our world-class specialist Pharmacy and Medicine Optimisation services in an integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus.

Our new system, HIVE is transforming how we provide patient care. Training and opportunities are here for you at one of England’s largest NHS Trusts. Take this Rotational Clinical Pharmacist role on and you will initially be based at one of our Pharmacy Departments either at Oxford Road Campus, Trafford, Wythenshawe or North Manchester, with the prospect of eventually working across all sites and specialties.

You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from, nationally recognised leads in a range of clinical specialties, enjoying a challenge as broad as it is professionally rewarding.

As you develop your career with us, you will have the benefit of exposure to our range of services that we provide to our local population and those who travel from further afield to access our Regional and National specialist services. During your first year at MFT we will support you through the NHSE NQPP then you will be supported through a postgraduate clinical diploma. You will also benefit from our weekly pharmacy wide lunchtime teaching sessions

This role also involves covering the Out of Hours Pharmacy Service for the MFT hospitals, whether it is working 24/7 shifts or covering a traditional on-call service you will further develop your clinical pharmacy knowledge, organisational, communication and negotiation skills and decision-making capabilities.

Passion, dedication and motivation are essential here. A confident communicator, you’ll be comfortable working in hospital teams and solving problems under pressure, with an enthusiasm for learning and personal development. You’ll be either registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or be due to complete your Trainee Pharmacist year in July 2026



Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026

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