Hospital Pharmacist (Relief)

Ref 47154 – County National Branch – Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Salford Royal Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital.

Contract: Permanent – Permanent Employee

Closing date: 23/07/2026

Job Title

Relief Pharmacist (Hospital)

Location / Area Covered

• SOUTHPORT & ORMSKIRK TRUST OP
• ORMSKIRK GENERAL HOSPITAL
• WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL
• BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY
• ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL
• MANCHESTER ROYAL EYE HOSPITAL
• NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
• NEW CROSS EYE HOSPITAL
• CANNOCK CHASE HOSPITAL
• ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
• ROYAL MANCHESTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
• NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
• SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL
• ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL

Compensation

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Working Hours

34 hours.

Monday 9.5 hrs, Thursday 9.5 hrs, Friday 9.5 hrs, Saturday fixed 5.5 hrs at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

About the Role

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Relief Pharmacist to support our hospital pharmacy services across Region 10. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high quality patient care.

As a Relief Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of high quality pharmacy services across multiple hospital locations within the region. Covering planned leave, absences, and periods of high demand, you will provide essential support to maintain safe, efficient, and patient‑focused care at all times. Your flexibility is crucial to Rowlands Pharmacy, enabling us to consistently deliver outstanding healthcare services, uphold professional standards, and meet the needs of patients and healthcare partners without disruption. Your adaptability and expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and the success of our pharmacy operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 40 days with service (pro rata)
• GPhC fees fully paid
• Performance related bonus up to £2,000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee discount programme with major retailers & brands

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Provide expert advice, counselling, and support to patients on medication use and health concerns.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams) to optimise patient outcomes.
• Conduct medication reviews and support safe, effective medicines management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective stock and inventory control.
• Deliver immunisation services (where applicable).
• Provide guidance on over‑the‑counter medicines and general healthcare.
• Contribute to health promotion and public health initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Proven experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Adaptable and willing to travel.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and high quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and awareness of current healthcare trends.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution focused approach.