Highly Specialised Pharmacist for General Medicine | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	19 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7686456/349-CSS-7686456-RL4

Summary

Are you a pharmacist looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to expand your clinical and leadership potential and develop your career?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to apply for a role as a highly specialised pharmacist across general medicine at Oxford Road Campus. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to take on this role. This varied and challenging position presents a great opportunity to make a real difference to patient care, demonstrate your ability to innovate and implement change, and lead, support and progress the pharmacy services across general medicine.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the general medicine service and wards teams, as well as the wider Pharmacy team across MFT.

The individual will work across the division supporting the development of both the service, and the junior pharmacists who provide day to day clinical services to the area. The post holder will develop and deliver excellent pharmaceutical services to patients with a wide range of often complex medical problems, communicating with a diverse population of patients and carers.

You will participate in ward rounds, provide expert medicines advice to staff and patients, review medication incidents and develop clinical guidelines. You will perform a pivotal role in the provision of education and training to the multi-disciplinary team and ensure key governance priorities are met. You will also play a vital role in the coordination of the ongoing education and training program for pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and technicians within the team.

You will have the opportunity to use our digital technology to improve the way we work for our patients and colleagues.

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.

Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team whilst also managing your own workload. You must be dynamic, resilient, and be able to manage and motivate others. You must have good time management skills and be able to work to deadlines. You will have the ability to influence the multidisciplinary team and engage with key stakeholders. You should have previous experience of working within general medicine at an acute trust.



If you are a keen and motivated registered pharmacist with hospital experience and a passion for developing new ideas, this may be the post for you.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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 Monday 2 Feb 2026

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