Job summary**Brand-new roles**Do you like the fast paced environment and variety of clinical conditions encountered in Emergency Medicine?Are you a motivated, innovative, clinically driven Pharmacist who wants to make a difference?Do you hold, or are you eligible to undertake the Independent Prescribing qualification?Do you enjoy team working?If your answer is yes to any of the above then we have an exciting opportunity available within our Pharmacy departments at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH) for a new team of specialist clinical Pharmacists to work within our Emergency Departments.
This is a brand new role within our Trust that we have introduced to develop a clinical service into the Emergency Departments through the formation of a strong clinical pharmacy team at the pivotal point in the patient's journey. We have also recruited a team of dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to work within this team.
The successful applicant must be committed to delivering an excellent clinical pharmacy service built around the highest standards for our patients.
The applicant for the specialist role must be suitably qualified, as appropriate to the post. A postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy is essential. This is a prescribing role and those candidates who are not currently an independent prescriber will be supported and funded to undertake the qualification.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:
- Be part of a team of highly specialised clinical Pharmacists delivering a high level of clinical Pharmacy input to the Emergency Department.
- Work as an independent prescriber to optimise medicine regimes for the patients
- Be part of a team of Pharmacists that deliver a consistently high clinical Pharmacy service for the patients.
- Act as a role model for, and be responsible for developing core competencies of any Pharmacist working in the emergency setting by organising their training and assessing their competency
- Work with the Team Leader - Clinical Services & Governance regarding the operational management and strategic development of pharmaceutical services and to reduce the risk of medication misadventure within the Emergency Division.
About usOur Poppy's Promise CommitmentWe believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum/pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number223-SPE-671
Job locationsThe Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm
- Registration with the GPhC as a pharmacist
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent (completed both year 1 and year 2)
Desirable- Non Medical Prescriber
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society
ExperienceEssential- Relevant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervision of staff
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of training of pre-reg pharmacists and junior staff
- Audit experience
- Experience in documenting in medical notes
Desirable- Experience in writing policies/guidelines
- Experience of project management and report writing
- Experience of tutoring of postgraduate trainee pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacists
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm
- Registration with the GPhC as a pharmacist
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent (completed both year 1 and year 2)
Desirable- Non Medical Prescriber
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society
ExperienceEssential- Relevant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervision of staff
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of training of pre-reg pharmacists and junior staff
- Audit experience
- Experience in documenting in medical notes
Desirable- Experience in writing policies/guidelines
- Experience of project management and report writing
- Experience of tutoring of postgraduate trainee pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacists
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
AddressThe Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
AddressThe Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead Pharmacist, Medicine
Ruth Tivey-Price
ruth.tivey-price@nhs.net
01743261000
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum/pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number223-SPE-671
Job locationsThe Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
