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Specialist Paediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Profession
Pharmacist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
28 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Jul 2025

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.

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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