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Pharmacist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
425-25-7003932-C
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/08/2025 23:59

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Specialist Paediatric Clinical Pharmacist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Permanent | 37.5hrs per week

We are looking for a someone to join our specialist paediatric pharmacy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills and gain valuable experience in paediatric pharmacy.

You will deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services within the Medical & Surgical Care Groups, including critical care and oncology. You will also participate in clinical pharmacy, aseptic services and inpatient pharmacy services. You will also contribute to weekend, bank holiday, and out-of-hours emergency duties.

You will have completed Year 1 of your postgraduate clinical diploma or have completed the CPPE Primary Care pharmacy education pathway, and you'll have experience in hospital pharmacy. Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you're passionate about paediatrics and ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Pharmacist for Medicine, your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to paediatric medical and surgical patients, under the lead pharmacist’s direction.

  • Verify prescriptions and advise on appropriate therapy, and provide medicines information to patients and the multidisciplinary team.

  • Work as a non-medical prescriber if qualified and attend multidisciplinary ward rounds.

  • Contribute to service development, including guideline, protocol, and standard operating procedures implementation.

  • Participate in audit, research, and clinical trials.

Working for our organisation

Working for organisation: At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • GPhC
  • Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or completed first year of clinical diploma or competed CPPE pharmacy primary care education pathyway
Desirable criteria
  • Member of RPS
  • Member of NPPG
  • Independent pharmacist prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria
  • In-patient hospital pharmacy
Desirable criteria
  • Paediatric pharmacy

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Good communication
  • Aware of hospital and national policies
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching healthcare staff

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Applicant requirements

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Godden
Job title
Lead Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 2717259
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