Job Summary
Are you enthusiastic, ready for a new challenge and want to part of an innovative service. Then we encourage you to apply for the role of a Highly Specialist Pharmacist for Opthalmology.
This role is a key member of the Clinical and Medicines Optimisation Team within the Pharmacy Division at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). MFT is the third largest provider of specialist services, and you will work with the eye hospital, medicines optimisation team, medicines safety team, clinical pharmacy team and other key stakeholders to ensure the safe and cost effective use of medicines within Ophthalmology.
The role will support a ward based clinical pharmacy service to the eye hospital, implementation of biosimilar high-cost medicines to treat Wet Age Related Macular Oedema and support use of specialist gene therapies within Ophthalmology.
We seek a passionate, dedicated pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge including an understanding of medicines use within ophthalmology. Excellent presentation, organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.
The Trust aims to support employees who wish to work flexibly, to allow them to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the provision of a high quality comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the eye hospital promoting the best clinical and cost-effective use of medicines.
* To be the highly specialist clinical pharmacist within the eye hospital, advising and educating pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of medicines management.
* To be responsible for the safe day to day operations within ophthalmology.
* To be involved in the strategic planning and service development of pharmacy services to the eye hospital.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted: 02 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-7522638-RL4 MGR
Job location: Pharmacy Department, Oxford Road Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Job responsibilities
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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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.
Person Specification
* Registration Essential: Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
* Registration Desirable: Member of Faculty/PRS. Member of National/International Specialist Organisation
* Qualifications Essential: Vocational 4‑year master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent; 1‑year pre‑registration training and successful completion or examination; Post‑graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience; Successful completion of pre‑registration examination.
* Qualifications Desirable: Independent non‑medical prescribing qualification; Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses.
* Knowledge and Experience Essential: Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy in a clinical role; Experience of specialist hospital pharmacy services or experience in the area of responsibility; Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills; Sound clinical knowledge and understanding; Evidence of continuing professional development; Experience in delivering training and education.
* Knowledge and Experience Desirable: Research experience; Awareness of current Government, Trust and local policies; Previous experience in delivering training and education; Experience of covering intensive care or high dependency patients.
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 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Department, Oxford Road Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer’s website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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