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Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term to cover maternity leave.) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.) Job ref 820-8187132-COR
Site West Heath Hospital, Medicines Optimisation Office Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/08/2026 23:59 Interview date 10/09/2026
Job overview
An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen to join our clinically-focussed team, based at West Heath Hospital, for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave for the current postholder.
As a clinical pharmacist Pharmacist you will specialise in Elderly Care, joining our small, friendly team of Pharmacists and Technicians providing medicines optimisation support and advice to our adult in-patient wards. We endeavour to provide excellent clinical input on the wards, working efficiently as part of the wider clinical team where good working relationships are key.
There will be opportunities to use your prescribing skills and be involved in Consultant-led ward rounds as appropriate.
Newly qualified candidates will be considered for this role, where you will be encouraged to develop your clinical and prescribing skills.
We are looking for a friendly, dedicated and motivated Pharmacist to join us and help shape quality improvements for our well-respected department.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside clinical colleagues you will be integrated into the ward teams, attending multidisciplinary meetings and Consultant-led ward rounds to support the pharmaceutical needs of patients under your care.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to prioritise your time efficiently and have the ability to show initiative as well as work under pressure. You will show attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
Daily duties will involve working on the wards reviewing prescriptions as well as dispensary duties. We are a small team and contributing to dispensing, checking and clinical work will be expected.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
This is a 12 month post to cover maternity leave and will be clinically focussed with ward and dispensary-based duties.
Person specification
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Pre-registration training and experience or equivalent
- Experience of hospital Pharmacy, pre or post registration
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills and Knowledge
- Good general pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge and skills, obtained through completion of degree course and pre-registration year
- Able to negotiate with healthcare staff, patients and relatives to achieve outcomes that enhance patient care
- Able to communicate complex information to other professionals and patients at all levels of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Good critical appraisal skills for reviewing drug charts/ prescriptions and acting on accordingly
- Able to utilise a computer and work with common application software, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Audit skills
- Self-directed approach to learning
- Experience of involvement and communication with patients and carers
Personal Qualities
- Good organisation and time management skills, meeting set targets and deadlines
- Ability to prioritise effectively, working under pressure when needed
- Confident and shows effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Other job requirements
- Ability to travel across sites in BCHC
- Demonstrates commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities
- Flexibility to work/cover other sites to support the demands of the service
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 – 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list – link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 – 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
DBS Costs
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
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Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Amanda Storey Job title Head Pharmacist (job share), West Heath Hospital Email address amanda.storey3@nhs.net Telephone number 01214664300 Additional informationCarol Eadie, Head Pharmacist (job share), West Heath Hospital
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