Highly Specialist Pharmacist Opthalmology

Highly Specialist Pharmacist Opthalmology

The closing date is 16 December 2025

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 Opthalmology.

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 Opthalmology.

We seek a passionate, dedicated pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge including an understanding of medicines use within opthalmology . 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 opthalmology.
• 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.

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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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
• Member of Faculty/PRS. Member of National/International Specialist Organisation

Qualifications

• 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
• Independent non medical prescribing qualification
• Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses.

Knowledge and Experience

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata