Department: Pharmacy
Fixed-term contract until 31.10.2026 to cover maternity
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Full-Time 37.5hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for the clinical pharmacy? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care for patients in medical & surgical wards? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us.
Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team; we are a friendly & forward-thinking department who continue to grow in size & influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, establishment of a new Pharmacy & Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.
Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists & pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical & nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission.
You will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
For additional information about this post, please contact Matthew Burnett on 01908 995726 or
[email protected]
Interview date: 11.09.2025
This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.
You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacists, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacists to address any medicines related issues affecting the ward teams.
This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"80% of this group reported that their managers actively encourage them at work, supporting a team working environment"
(NHS Staff Survey 2024)."
Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Burnett Job title: Principal Pharmacist Email address:
[email protected] 
