• Job Description

  Req#: C9430-25-0332?language=en&page=703&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Clinical Pharmacist (Bank - zero hour contract)

  Department: Pharmacy

  Band 7

  Would you like flexible working opportunities to suit your commitments?

  Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. At an organisational level, we are keen to embrace technology and the digital agenda to enhance working practices and have a well established electronic patient record which incorporates a full electronic prescribing and medicines administration system. At a departmental level, we have been fortunate to receive significant investment in recent years, which in addition to growing our team, has led to a major departmental refurbishment, the replacement of our Pharmacy Robot, the creation of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

  Interviews: To be confirmed.

  Main duties of the job

  You will become part of a growing team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of our Specialist Clinical Pharmacists and our Principal Pharmacists across a range of clinical specialities, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. In addition to delivering ward-based pharmaceutical care and providing clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of medicines optimisation and medicines safety activities as part of your wider medicines management role.

  This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

  About us

  MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

  You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  430-BankPharm-B

  Job locations

  Pharmacy

  MKUH, Standing Way,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to attached Job Description for further details

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to attached Job Description for further details

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • B.Sc. / B.Pharm./M.Pharm
  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Evidence of on-going CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. GLF
  • Member of RPS
  • Evidence of a good understanding of medicines management issues at the interfaces between primary, secondary and tertiary care

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
  • Experience of clinical audit work.
  • An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues.
  • Experience of Medicines Information.
  • Knowledge of the medical management of disease in a range of the specialties

  Desirable

  • Prior post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
  • Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
  • Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others and deal effectively with unexpected demands
  • I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and members of the public
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Good written communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Good team work and ability to work alone
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate and act as a role model

  Desirable

  • Good negotiation skills and ability to justify advice given should this be challenged
  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
  • Innovative thinking

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development to meet GPhC standards
  • Evidence of leadership

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Evidence of team working
  • Evidence of effective and timely project delivery

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • B.Sc. / B.Pharm./M.Pharm
  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Evidence of on-going CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. GLF
  • Member of RPS
  • Evidence of a good understanding of medicines management issues at the interfaces between primary, secondary and tertiary care

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
  • Experience of clinical audit work.
  • An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues.
  • Experience of Medicines Information.
  • Knowledge of the medical management of disease in a range of the specialties

  Desirable

  • Prior post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
  • Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
  • Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others and deal effectively with unexpected demands
  • I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and members of the public
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Good written communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Good team work and ability to work alone
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate and act as a role model

  Desirable

  • Good negotiation skills and ability to justify advice given should this be challenged
  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
  • Innovative thinking

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development to meet GPhC standards
  • Evidence of leadership

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Evidence of team working
  • Evidence of effective and timely project delivery

  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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pharmacy

  MKUH, Standing Way,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pharmacy

  MKUH, Standing Way,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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