Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Medicines / Renal Services

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Medicines / Renal Services

The closing date is 17 May 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18th May 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 25th May 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated pharmacist to join the renal/medical team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care.

The post offers a fantastic prospect to progress from a Band 7 to a Band 8a. There will be a gradual introduction of key responsibilities as experience is gained over time. After being in the post and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities, you will be eligible for progression to Band 8a Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Medical / Renal Services.

We are committed to developing our staff, working closely with our clinical pharmacy and education and training team. We welcome applications from pharmacists who want to start a career in hospital pharmacy and have a passion for care of medical / renal patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team to enhance services and deliver optimal pharmaceutical care for medical and renal patients, whether acutely ill or managing long‑term conditions. You will supervise and teach others as part of this role.

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 are one team

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

Job responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality care to renal and medical patients, guided by national, regional and local directives. The world of renal and medical care is ever evolving, and you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of pharmacy services in these areas. This role is ideal for a passionate, eager and innovative pharmacist.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Demonstrate continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
• Current driving licence/ able to travel between sites

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
• Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Able to receive, summarise, communicate and present information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust
• Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills
• Effective independent and team working skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of clinical information
• Proven problem‑solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas
• Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development
• Able to prioritise with consultation, prioritise, plan and adjust current pharmacy services within the specialised area
• Able to work effectively to short, medium, long‑term and changing deadlines
• Able to work effectively in front of an audience.
• Able to review and provide specialised advice on medicine use in specific clinical areas.
• Able to obtain, interpret, analyse and report on drug expenditure within the specialised area
• Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice/ethics

Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of therapeutics
• Specialised knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use within acute medicine
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post‑graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

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.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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