Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join a dynamic team, nationally recognised for innovation and service development. The successful candidate will work as a specialist clinical pharmacist across main hospital sites, delivering patient-centred care in both acute and community settings. The role involves providing highly specialised clinical services and advice, participating in ward rounds, and ensuring safe and effective medicines management. It also includes teaching and supervising less experienced pharmacists.
Essential criteria
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Previous pre-registration training
- Relevant post-registration hospital experience
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber, or commitment to achieving this on appointment
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or organizations to assist personal and professional development
- Achieved or working towards a postgraduate clinical qualification
- Other
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role.
- Experience and knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
- Experience of supervising staff
- Must have highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Previous pre-registration training
- Relevant post-registration hospital experience
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber, or commitment to achieving this on appointment
- Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or organizations to assist personal and professional development
- Achieved or working towards a postgraduate clinical qualification
- Other
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role.
- Experience and knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
- Experience of supervising staff
- Must have highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our dynamic team, nationally recognised for its commitment to innovation and service development. This opportunity will allow successful candidates to work as a specialist clinical pharmacist within our pharmacy department across our main hospital sites, including The Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, as well as our base hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham. The exact area of clinical speciality and predominant base site will be discussed at interview.
You'll be part of a forward-looking service, delivering patient-centred care in both acute and community settings. As we break down traditional healthcare boundaries, our focus is on improving outcomes through integrated, multidisciplinary working.
Pharmacy is at the heart of the Trust's enhanced care teams, supporting frail and high-risk patients in their own homes and care homes. We are also expanding our presence in GP practices, contributing to the care of patients with long-term conditions in close collaboration with primary care colleagues.
Join us and be part of shaping the future of pharmacy practice--where innovation, patient care, and professional development go hand in hand.
Full time or Part time hours may be considered.
**Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required numb
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