About the role
Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Lincolnshire
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £33 - £35
Working Hours: Full-Time (On-Site Only, Monday to Friday with some flexibility on days and working hours)
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking three experienced Band 8a Specialist Pharmacists to join the pharmacy team in Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity for highly skilled clinical pharmacists to work within a busy acute hospital environment, delivering advanced pharmaceutical care and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across a range of clinical specialties.
The successful candidates will provide expert clinical pharmacy input, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. Full on-site working is an essential requirement for this position, although some flexibility may be available regarding working days and hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services across designated specialties and wards.
- Support the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines throughout the hospital.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Support prescribing decisions and contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical discussions.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement activities.
- Support the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Have significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
- Demonstrate experience working at Band 8a level or equivalent within an NHS setting.
- Possess excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
- Be confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Have experience providing patient-facing clinical pharmacy services within an acute hospital environment.
- Demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Be able to work on-site full-time, which is an essential requirement of the role.
Why Choose Pulse?
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.
How to Apply
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