Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Town Huddersfield / Halifax Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/03/2026
Early Careers Pharmacist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part‑time, job‑share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visithttps://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Are you a newly qualified pharmacist, a trainee pharmacist qualifying in Summer 2026 or a pharmacist with experience outside of secondary care? – Then this is the perfect role for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified pharmacist to work in our team of Early Careers Pharmacists. You will be expected to value working in a team of Early Careers Pharmacists and the wider pharmacy and MDT team
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a range of hospital pharmacy skills, with particular emphasis on patient‑facing work.
We run a progressive and innovative clinical pharmacy service where successful candidates will work cross‑site at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital and will receive clinical experience in areas such as acute medicine, general medicine, cardiorespiratory, older peoples’ medicine, coronary care, paediatrics, intensive care and surgery. The postholder will also have the opportunity to work within particular areas of interest with experience available in dispensary services, aseptic production, medicines information, working within a discharge team, community services and ED.
You will need to be able to manage your time, prioritise tasks effectively, be proactive and communicate well with your colleagues to ensure that we deliver an excellent service together as a team.
Working for our organisation
How will we help you develop in your role?
We will support you with an induction to the department, alongside a range of e‑learning opportunities provided as part of your Trust training and development, and as part of our experienced team of Clinical Pharmacists you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills with support from your colleagues. There will be the opportunity to complete the University of Bradford Postgraduate Clinical Diploma starting in January 2027 (subject to NHSE funding).
Previous hospital experience is not essential, we welcome applications from driven pharmacists working in other sectors who would like to explore a career in secondary care.
You will take part in our weekend and bank holiday rota.
All posts in the organisation are subject to an aprobationary period.
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertakes clinical pharmacy duties on ward areas and the dispensary within areas competence.
* Follows Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
* Assists with the stock control of Medicines within the Trust
* Contributes to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
* Is responsible for the management of risk in relation to the areas of responsibility of the post holder
* Participates in the training of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
* Dosing and monitoring anticoagulants
Participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service, reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and legality; dispenses and supplies drugs for patients:
* Provide professional and clinical information and advice to the multidisciplinary healthcare staff (including primary care), patients and carers, to support individual patient care and medicines optimisation
* Make recommendations tailored to the context of specific patients or situations, including calculations for complex drug regimens
* Address issues of co‑existing medical diseases and conditions such as renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and concurrent medications
* Liaise with antibiotic pharmacists and microbiology to ensure adherence to the antibiotic formulary, prescribing guidelines and antimicrobial management policy
* Undertakes activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standard operating procedures
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* 1 year pre‑registration training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* A good basic knowledge of Pharmacy
* Shows a commitment to undertaking mandatory Continuous Professional Development requirements
* Time management, decision making and organisational skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Previous hospital experience
* Ability to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good verbal and written communication
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Self‑motivating
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co‑create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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