Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational) - Fixed term 12 monthsNHS

Job summary

Closing Date: 08.10.2026(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.10.2026

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 19.10.2026

If you are looking for an exciting new role providing outstanding pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation for our patients, this is a perfect opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly team. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care.

You will rotate through different specialities and gain experience and training in a variety of clinical areas.

We welcome applications from candidates who are working towards the essential criteria (i.e. are yet to complete a clinical diploma).

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong team work ethics and a sense of accountability. Being committed to innovation and research, your quality improvement skills will be a key attribute, along with a proven ability to lead and manage change. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role.

Job description

CLINICAL

Provide a comprehensive high-quality clinical pharmacy service in order to facilitate safe, effective and cost effective use of medicines, to optimise patient care and to promote effective medicines optimisation.

Contribute effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward rounds or other appropriate meetings, to make pro-active interventions in individual patients therapy and to provide information on drug related issues.

Provide counselling (supported by the provision and development as necessary of specific patient information leaflets) to patients (and/or carers where appropriate) on any aspects of medication use, in order to improve understanding and compliance with the prescribed regimen.

Work alongside members of the anticoagulation clinic team to provide safe and effective anticoagulation.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Supervise as appropriate, the work of pharmacists undertaking the diploma in clinical pharmacy, in order to facilitate safe, effective and cost-effective use of drugs to optimise patient care.

Supervise trainee pharmacist with their research projects as necessary, in order to assist them in obtaining their professional registration and to ensure that departmental quality and cost improvement targets are met.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Participate in the teaching and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and postgraduate diploma pharmacists, medical and nursing staff to support them in their induction, development and obtaining their qualification.

Contribute to the multidisciplinary education and training within the rotational area on all aspects of medicines management.

Undertake any training necessary for the safe and efficient performance of duties.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in multidisciplinary and departmental audit/research activities.

Contribute to the Research and Development plan for the Pharmacy department.

PROFESSIONAL

Participate in the general departmental discussions about best practice and be involved in any change management developments.

Professionally screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with professional and local procedures, in order to ensure the safe and cost-effective delivery of medicines to patients

Participate in the weekend, late night and on call rota duties.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.