Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed pharmacist to provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Together team (CMHT)

If you're looking for an innovative clinical role, that is at the forefront of delivering patient-tailored care within the local community, with exciting opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance, then look no further. This exciting role was created as part of the Kent and Medway Community Mental Health Transformation Programme designed to support patients, with severe mental illness (SMI), live fulfilling independent lives in the community.

You will need to have an independent prescribing qualification or be working towards it, a post-graduate qualification in pharmacy, and mental health experience.

On-going training and clinical supervision will be provided by the lead clinical pharmacist for the community service line and Consultant Psychiatrists.

You will be supported by a CMHT-based Pharmacy Technician; further support will be available from the Trust-wide Pharmacy Team, including CMHT-based pharmacists.

Our pharmacists are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy and NHS leadership courses.

As you will be required to travel between Folkestone, Dover and Deal localities, driving would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

• You will take on operational responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of medicines management services within their Community Mental Health Together Team.
• You will facilitate pharmacy-led clinics and reviews to support, monitor, and review patients requiring advice and guidance in regards to prescribed medications.
• You will also be required to network and drive innovation in mental health medicines optimisation across the primary and secondary care interface, supporting people with mental health conditions closer to their communities and homes.
• The role involves working in partnership with GPs, primary care pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, in addition to KMMH pharmacy team and clinicians in secondary care.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job summary

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology you will provide an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient ward.

Part-time / flexible working may be considered for the right candidateYou will be a source of advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop other pharmacists' skills by supporting rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.

The post holder will deputise for Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic unit in their absence and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.

Main duties of the job

Key areas of responsibility include:

Provide person centred care and ensure that pharmaceutical care for cancer services patients is safe, effective and cost-effective.

Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.

Act as an authorised pharmacist in the pharmacy aseptic unit.

Provide support to the palliative care team.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our team on a permanent basis, working 18.75 hours per week over two days.

The post-holder will be a key member of the network team, taking a leading role in driving the Medicines Optimisation agenda across practices. You will support clinicians and practice staff with all aspects of medicines management while strengthening collaborative links with community and secondary care pharmacy partners. As a patient-facing clinician, you will apply your expertise across a wide range of clinical scenarios and contribute directly to the effective management of long-term conditions within the practice.

You will work safely and confidently within your professional and clinical boundaries, supported by structured supervision from a named GP and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should be a registered pharmacist with 2-3 years post-registration experience, have good communication skills and value a patient-focused approach. Candidates should have completed or be working towards completing the CPPE pathway. A prescribing qualification is desirable but can also be supported.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. There will be opportunities to develop your role and skill set in line with network aims and objectives.

About us

West Northumberland Primary Care Network covers the populations of 12 practices across West Northumberland, serving around 67,000 patients. The opportunity is to be part of an experienced team bringing the valued skills and knowledge of Clinical Pharmacists to the high achieving practices across the Tyne Valley.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3834-26-0006

Job locations

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services, optimise medicines use, and support practices in improving patient care. The role involves undertaking structured medication reviews, contributing to MDT discussions, and supporting the management of long-term conditions through safe, effective, and evidence-based medicines management.

A key focus of the role is supporting practices with medicines optimisation initiatives. This includes responding to medication safety alerts, analysing and presenting prescribing data to drive quality improvement, and managing systems for repeat prescribing, acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation, and medication queries. The post holder will work closely with practice teams to ensure medicines management policies remain current and aligned with CQC and national guidance. Strengthening links with community and secondary care pharmacy providers is an essential aspect of the role, ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions between services.

The pharmacist will also play an integral part in the wider network, collaborating with colleagues to provide cross-cover and contribute to shared prescribing priorities. They will help build relationships with community pharmacies to support network wide improvement in the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing. The role requires delivering measurable improvements in medicines optimisation while supporting practice teams with workload and service development.

Clinical responsibilities include undertaking clinical medication reviews, ensuring continuity of medicines supply for high risk groups, and providing expert advice to clinicians, patients, and carers. The post holder will maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all clinical activity, contribute to audits, develop treatment pathways, and support public health initiatives. They will ensure adherence to the Northumberland Formulary, Area Prescribing Committee guidance, and all relevant governance processes, including the reporting of adverse drug reactions.

Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice to GP's, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, often involving negotiation and influencing skills. They must be able to prioritise the needs of multiple practices, support patients who may be anxious or distressed, and produce clear clinical and technical documentation such as prescribing protocols or PGDs. They will also collaborate with diagnostic services to support timely medication monitoring where needed.

Analytical ability is central to the role, including interpreting prescriptions for safety, resolving drug interactions, completing medicines reconciliation, and critically evaluating clinical evidence to inform decisionmaking. The post holder will interpret clinical and financial data to guide recommendations for prescribing within their specialist area.

The role also contributes to policy development, audit, and service improvement, including supporting the creation and review of medicines optimisation policies, clinical audits, and research activity within the practices. The pharmacist will help develop PGDs and support efficient management of drug expenditure.

Leadership, management, and education responsibilities include advising practice leads on resource implications, supporting performance management processes, promoting high standards of pharmaceutical care, and contributing to risk management. The post holder may mentor junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians undertaking further clinical training and will model inclusive, equitable leadership behaviours.

The role requires the ability to travel independently between sites and to concentrate for extended periods during clinical consultations, medication reviews, and the assessment of clinical information. The post involves managing emotionally sensitive patient interactions and maintaining resilience in a busy, highdemand environment. Daily use of computer systems and clinical software is expected.

The post holder must maintain professional registration, uphold GPhC standards, and engage in ongoing professional development through appraisal, training, and self-directed learning. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of national guidance, medicines safety updates, and developments in clinical pharmacy practice.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services, optimise medicines use, and support practices in improving patient care. The role involves undertaking structured medication reviews, contributing to MDT discussions, and supporting the management of long-term conditions through safe, effective, and evidence-based medicines management.A key focus of the role is supporting practices with medicines optimisation initiatives. This includes responding to medication safety alerts, analysing and presenting prescribing data to drive quality improvement, and managing systems for repeat prescribing, acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation, and medication queries. The post holder will work closely with practice teams to ensure medicines management policies remain current and aligned with CQC and national guidance. Strengthening links with community and secondary care pharmacy providers is an essential aspect of the role, ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions between services.The pharmacist will also play an integral part in the wider network, collaborating with colleagues to provide cross-cover and contribute to shared prescribing priorities. They will help build relationships with community pharmacies to support network wide improvement in the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing. The role requires delivering measurable improvements in medicines optimisation while supporting practice teams with workload and service development.Clinical responsibilities include undertaking clinical medication reviews, ensuring continuity of medicines supply for high risk groups, and providing expert advice to clinicians, patients, and carers. The post holder will maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all clinical activity, contribute to audits, develop treatment pathways, and support public health initiatives. They will ensure adherence to the Northumberland Formulary, Area Prescribing Committee guidance, and all relevant governance processes, including the reporting of adverse drug reactions.Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice to GP's, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, often involving negotiation and influencing skills. They must be able to prioritise the needs of multiple practices, support patients who may be anxious or distressed, and produce clear clinical and technical documentation such as prescribing protocols or PGDs. They will also collaborate with diagnostic services to support timely medication monitoring where needed.Analytical ability is central to the role, including interpreting prescriptions for safety, resolving drug interactions, completing medicines reconciliation, and critically evaluating clinical evidence to inform decisionmaking. The post holder will interpret clinical and financial data to guide recommendations for prescribing within their specialist area.The role also contributes to policy development, audit, and service improvement, including supporting the creation and review of medicines optimisation policies, clinical audits, and research activity within the practices. The pharmacist will help develop PGDs and support efficient management of drug expenditure.Leadership, management, and education responsibilities include advising practice leads on resource implications, supporting performance management processes, promoting high standards of pharmaceutical care, and contributing to risk management. The post holder may mentor junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians undertaking further clinical training and will model inclusive, equitable leadership behaviours.The role requires the ability to travel independently between sites and to concentrate for extended periods during clinical consultations, medication reviews, and the assessment of clinical information. The post involves managing emotionally sensitive patient interactions and maintaining resilience in a busy, highdemand environment. Daily use of computer systems and clinical software is expected.The post holder must maintain professional registration, uphold GPhC standards, and engage in ongoing professional development through appraisal, training, and self-directed learning. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of national guidance, medicines safety updates, and developments in clinical pharmacy practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS in a Primary Care, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy setting
• Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Medicines Management Standards and Policies
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of managing projects independently, demonstrating strong initiative and excellent time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Recognises personal and professional limitations and refers to appropriate colleagues where applicable

Desirable

• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne and EMIS)
• Experience of providing advice to GPs and primary care clinicians
• Experience in analysing ePACT/prescribing data
• Clinical Audit experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS in a Primary Care, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy setting Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Demonstrated ability to deliver Medicines Management Standards and Policies Experience of multi-disciplinary working Experience of managing projects independently, demonstrating strong initiative and excellent time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience Recognises personal and professional limitations and refers to appropriate colleagues where applicable Desirable Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne and EMIS) Experience of providing advice to GPs and primary care clinicians Experience in analysing ePACT/prescribing data Clinical Audit experience Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Evidence of commitment to CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Corbridge Medical Group

Address

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://corbridge.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Corbridge Medical Group

Address

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://corbridge.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

NHS Band 8a Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5 hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is an advanced-level clinical pharmacist providing expert pharmaceutical care within a busy acute general medicine service in a high-pressure, high-throughput NHS Trust. The role combines advanced clinical practice, operational service management, team leadership, and service development.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O). We are looking recruit an experienced pharmacist with a keen interest in peri-operative management of patients undergoing elective surgery, and the medicines optimisation of patients following falls or trauma to become an integral part of our well established multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will take lead responsibility to support and implement quality-driven inpatient and outpatient services within T&O alongside our lead consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. This will ensure treatments prescribed are used in a safe, effective, prudent, patient-centred and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote safe and cost-effective prescribing across the Trust in collaboration with the consultants, pre-op clinics and the orthopaedic MDT. You will lead in drug usage analysis, identification of budget pressures arising from new products, co-ordination of projects and audits and the development and maintenance of guidelines, policies and protocols relating to orthopaedic surgery. You will have significant input into the choice of therapy prescribed for people with immobility, pain and preventative bone health based upon their comorbidities and response to treatment, and prescribing of appropriate treatment.

In addition to supporting our orthopaedic services, the post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our acute surgical wards.

The Trust has recently undergone the implementation of EPMA and the post-holder will have a significant input into improved prescribing and therapeutic drug monitoring using electronic systems.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Come and join the team at GSTT in the role of Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular!

This role is responsible for leading the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team and developing pharmacy services within their portfolio to ensure patients receive the safest and most effective pharmaceutical care.

The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist to ensure that the services are developed in a strategic and forward-thinking manner and be provided with ample personal and professional developmental opportunities. The post will provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering care and ensuring the best outcomes from pharmaceutical care are obtained.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan.

The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety, effective transfer of care between health care providers and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. They will work closely with the Cardiovascular clinical leadership team and have opportunity to represent the department at high level, strategic meetings.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will be structured around the key areas outlined below:

• Leadership
• Expert clinical practice
• Management of the Cardiovascular pharmacy service
• Personnel Management, Training and Development
• Evaluation of the cardiovascular service
• Research and development
• Education and training

For more information relating to each of the above areas, please see the attached Job Description.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be:

• Caring
• Ambitious
• Inclusive

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

196-LIS10770D

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas:

• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiology
• Community hypertension and lipid clinics

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget.

The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area.

See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Job description Job responsibilities As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas: Vascular Surgery Cardiology Community hypertension and lipid clinics The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities. The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area. See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent)
• Non-medical prescriber qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate
• Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure.
• Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level)
• Able to confidently manage risk
• Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography
• Able to support the development and education of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology)

Desirable

• Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development.
• Able to demonstrate innovation

Experience

Essential

• Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular
• Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager
• Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements
• Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions
• Experience of clinical governance and risk management
• Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement
• Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service

Desirable

• Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy
• Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project
• Experience of service transformation / redesign

Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent) Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent) Non-medical prescriber qualification Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA) Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure. Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level) Able to confidently manage risk Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography Able to support the development and education of others. Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology) Desirable Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development. Able to demonstrate innovation Experience Essential Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions Experience of clinical governance and risk management Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service Desirable Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project Experience of service transformation / redesign

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Humber in line with GPhC standards and recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and 'Safer Prescribing in Prisons'. This will involve the overall organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site. The post holder will work with the Medicines Management Pharmacist, other Spectrum Specialist Prison Pharmacists, Lead GP, other GPs and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality and successfully integrated into Spectrum Community Health. In line with the well-being model of healthcare the post holder, through a partnership approach, will also help patients to optimise their medicines by tailoring medicines and support to the individual patient needs. They will also identify unmet pharmaceutical need, and assist in improving access and service efficiency including a reduction in wasted medicines.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description and person specification.

To strategically plan, organise, co-ordinate staff and deliver pharmacy services at HMP Humber. To ensure that pharmaceutical care is consistently delivered in accordance with the Medicines Act, GPhC guidance, Commissioner service specification and in line with recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and "Safer Prescribing for Prisoners".

In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better medicines management understanding throughout the wider healthcare team and Prison Team and promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments in all prescribing decisions. This will involve assisting the Prison Health Care team in achieving NSF targets, NICE implementation, medicines management initiatives and the introduction of electronic prescribing.

The job holder will be expected to work across the sites in the North East when required.

About us

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We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£29.90 to £39.48 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-VB153

Job locations

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training.
• Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study).
• Experience of non-medical prescribing.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care.
• Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans.
• Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data.
• Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

Person Specification Education and Training Essential Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training. Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study). Experience of non-medical prescribing. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working within primary care. Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans. Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data. Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking two experienced and forward-thinking clinical pharmacists with advanced expertise in frailty, multi-morbidity, and polypharmacy to lead medicines optimisation for older adults across Lambeth and Southwark. As Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust hosts the pharmacy service for local care homes, these roles provides both strategic oversight and expert clinical leadership for a system-wide service spanning the full continuum of frailty care, from acute hospital services to community pathways, care homes, and primary care, ensuring seamless and consistently high quality medicines optimisation for older adults wherever they receive care.

These positions offer the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Care Homes and Frailty and the Consultant Pharmacist for Older People. The post holders will benefit from structured mentorship, shared leadership opportunities, and support to grow as expert practitioners and influential system leaders.

These roles require two highly motivated clinicians with strong leadership skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Closing date for applications: See advert

Interviews planned for: w/c 28th September

Please note: we are advertising for 3 positions in total. 2 x Band 8a positions at 0.6WTE and 1 x Band 7 position at 1.0WTE. Individuals can apply for both vacancies if they wish.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacist, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred medicines optimisation for older adults living in care homes and those with frailty across Lambeth and Southwark. You will carry out structured medication reviews, develop care plans, support safe prescribing and deprescribing, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to reduce medicines-related harm and improve outcomes.

You will provide specialist clinical advice, strengthen continuity of care across hospital, community and primary care, and contribute to service development through guideline writing, audit, training and quality improvement. As a senior member of the Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacy Team, you will contribute to leadership, management and mentorship, supporting the development of colleagues within the team and across wider system partners, while promoting best practice in medicines optimisation for older people.

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison located in the parish of Stretton in the county of Rutland.

Hours

We offer a 7 day a week service and you will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

Monday - Sunday, 9.5 hour shifts, 07:30 - 17:30

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Main duties of the job

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
• Oversea the administration and medicines management, working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
• Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Team based at Aintree Hospital. The post-holder will play a key role in the management of patients with a range of rheumatological conditions, including active involvement in prescribing medicines for this patient group. The role will also support the supervision and development of pharmacists and technicians within the rheumatology service, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy service.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist, ideally with demonstrable experience in rheumatology or immuno-modulating agents, who will act as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake specialist clinics, contribute to and attend MDT meetings, and work closely with consultants, specialist nurses and surgeons to optimise medicines use and support complex clinical decision-making.

The postholder will be supported by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology, and would be an experienced pharmacist with ability to provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of a proactive, patient-centred specialist pharmacy service across rheumatology. The role also offers opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, contributing to service development and cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-168-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate. To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate. Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff. Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate. For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning.
• Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body

Experience

Essential

• Significant hospital experience
• Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
• Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written
• Excellent communication skills - verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
• Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Ability to affect and manage change

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale
• Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call

Desirable

• Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational master's degree in pharmacy Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning. Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body Experience Essential Significant hospital experience Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education Desirable Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines Skills Essential Excellent communication skills - written Excellent communication skills - verbal Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint Desirable Ability to affect and manage change Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call Desirable Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Network (PCN) team while undertaking an approved Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship with Buttercups The postholder will develop the knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) following the 2 year training programme

Working under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians Clinical Pharmacists and GPs the apprentice will support the safe effective and efficient use of medicines across the PCN This role combines workplace learning with formal study and includes protected learning time

Main duties of the job

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
• Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
• Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital

Clinical Support

• Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
• Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
• Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
• Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision

Medicines Safety

• Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
• Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
• Contribute to quality improvement projects
• Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Prepare reports and documentation as required
• Support stock management where appropriate
• Participate in data collection and performance monitoring

About us

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network is an NHS collaboration between two GP practices Wellington Medical Centre and Lister House Partnership Our practice teams work closely together sharing expertise resources and ideas to develop new and innovative services that improve care for our local population

As an approved PCN Learning Organisation we are committed to creating a positive learning culture where both learners and educators are supported to develop their skills and thrive We value teamwork continuous improvement and the sharing of knowledge across our practices

Together we care for approximately 28000 registered patients across the two practices Our vision is to continue improving the quality and accessibility of care we provide by responding to the needs of our patient population and developing services that support better health outcomes

Being part of a Primary Care Network enables us to benefit from additional roles and expertise through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme These roles strengthen our existing teams and help us provide the right care at the right time from the right professional

We are committed to delivering compassionate person centred care while working collaboratively with our patients our practices and our wider healthcare partners

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,269 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

W0068-26-0009

Job locations

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Lister House Surgery

Croft Way

Wiveliscombe

TAUNTON

Somerset

TA4 2BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
• Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
• Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital

Clinical Support

• Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
• Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
• Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
• Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision

Medicines Safety

• Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
• Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
• Contribute to quality improvement projects
• Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Prepare reports and documentation as required
• Support stock management where appropriate
• Participate in data collection and performance monitoring

Learning and Development

• Complete all requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Attend training provider sessions
• Maintain a portfolio of evidence
• Participate in regular supervision appraisal and reflective practice
• Work towards registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs nurses pharmacists pharmacy technicians care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in PCN and practice meetings where appropriate
• Develop positive working relationships with community pharmacies hospitals and other healthcare providers

General Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Comply with GDPR information governance and NHS policies
• Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion
• Maintain mandatory training requirements
• Contribute to a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures
• Demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours in all aspects of work

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital Clinical Support Assist in maintaining accurate medication records Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision Medicines Safety Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses Contribute to quality improvement projects Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance Administrative Duties Maintain accurate electronic patient records Prepare reports and documentation as required Support stock management where appropriate Participate in data collection and performance monitoring Learning and Development Complete all requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Attend training provider sessions Maintain a portfolio of evidence Participate in regular supervision appraisal and reflective practice Work towards registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs nurses pharmacists pharmacy technicians care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team Participate in PCN and practice meetings where appropriate Develop positive working relationships with community pharmacies hospitals and other healthcare providers General Responsibilities Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Comply with GDPR information governance and NHS policies Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required Promote equality diversity and inclusion Maintain mandatory training requirements Contribute to a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures Demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours in all aspects of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 C or above in English and Mathematics
• Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
• Knowledge
• Basic understanding of the NHS and primary care
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of the importance of patient centred care
• Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload under supervision
• Personal Attributes
• Motivated to learn and develop
• Professional and reliable
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates integrity compassion and respect
• Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare pharmacy or customer service environment
• Knowledge of primary care systems
• Experience using electronic patient record systems
• Understanding of medicines optimisation
• Previous experience in administration or healthcare support

Location and Driving

Essential

• Ability to drive
• Must be able to work in both practices face to face,

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 C or above in English and Mathematics Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Knowledge Basic understanding of the NHS and primary care Awareness of confidentiality and data protection Understanding of the importance of patient centred care Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational and time management skills IT literacy including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload under supervision Personal Attributes Motivated to learn and develop Professional and reliable Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates integrity compassion and respect Flexible and adaptable Desirable Experience working in a healthcare pharmacy or customer service environment Knowledge of primary care systems Experience using electronic patient record systems Understanding of medicines optimisation Previous experience in administration or healthcare support Location and Driving Essential Ability to drive Must be able to work in both practices face to face,

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network

Address

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://tauntondeanewestpcn.gpweb.org.uk/our-primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network

Address

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://tauntondeanewestpcn.gpweb.org.uk/our-primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Gastroenterology Pharmacist to lead our Gastroenterology Pharmacy Team at the Royal Liverpool site.

This senior role provides expert clinical and strategic leadership for gastroenterology pharmacy services while maintaining an active clinical specialist and prescribing role within the multidisciplinary team. As a key member of the pharmacy clinical leadership team, you will lead pharmacists and technicians to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based pharmacy service across the Trust.

Working closely with gastroenterologists, hepatologists, specialist nurses, surgeons and other healthcare professionals, you will drive safe, innovative and patient-centred medicines optimisation for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

You will provide advanced clinical leadership, support service development and contribute to strategic planning at site and Trust level. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of gastroenterology pharmacy services while supporting the development of the wider pharmacy workforce.

The successful candidate will have substantial hospital pharmacy experience, including significant experience in gastroenterology and/or hepatology, together with advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership and organisational skills, and a proven ability to develop teams, improve services and deliver high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of specialist clinical pharmacy services within Gastroenterology.
• Provide expert clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
• Lead, manage and develop the Gastroenterology pharmacy team, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, patient-centred service.
• Work collaboratively with gastroenterology consultants, hepatologists, specialist nurses, dietitians and the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Lead service improvement initiatives, development of business cases, and implementation of national guidance and best practice standards relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology services.
• Develop, review and implement policies, guidelines and prescribing pathways relating to the management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
• Lead on medicines governance, including investigation of medicines-related incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement projects, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Lead, participate in and publish practice research, audit and service evaluation projects relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Represent pharmacy at gastroenterology, hepatology and Trust-wide committees, contributing to service planning and strategic decision-making.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-151-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L78YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of specialist clinical pharmacy services within Gastroenterology.
• Provide expert clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
• Lead, manage and develop the Gastroenterology pharmacy team, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, patient-centred service.
• Work collaboratively with gastroenterology consultants, hepatologists, specialist nurses, dietitians and the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Act as an independent prescriber, undertaking medication review, medicines reconciliation, initiation and optimisation of treatment, and prescribing within scope of practice.
• Lead service improvement initiatives, development of business cases, and implementation of national guidance and best practice standards relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology services.
• Develop, review and implement policies, guidelines and prescribing pathways relating to the management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
• Monitor and manage medicines expenditure, biosimilar uptake, high-cost medicines and cost improvement programmes within the speciality.
• Lead on medicines governance, including investigation of medicines-related incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement projects, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Develop and deliver education and training programmes for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, medical staff, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Lead, participate in and publish practice research, audit and service evaluation projects relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Represent pharmacy at gastroenterology, hepatology and Trust-wide committees, contributing to service planning and strategic decision-making.

Job description Job responsibilities Lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of specialist clinical pharmacy services within Gastroenterology. Provide expert clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines. Lead, manage and develop the Gastroenterology pharmacy team, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, patient-centred service. Work collaboratively with gastroenterology consultants, hepatologists, specialist nurses, dietitians and the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings. Act as an independent prescriber, undertaking medication review, medicines reconciliation, initiation and optimisation of treatment, and prescribing within scope of practice. Lead service improvement initiatives, development of business cases, and implementation of national guidance and best practice standards relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology services. Develop, review and implement policies, guidelines and prescribing pathways relating to the management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Monitor and manage medicines expenditure, biosimilar uptake, high-cost medicines and cost improvement programmes within the speciality. Lead on medicines governance, including investigation of medicines-related incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement projects, ensuring learning is embedded into practice. Develop and deliver education and training programmes for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, medical staff, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. Lead, participate in and publish practice research, audit and service evaluation projects relevant to gastroenterology and hepatology. Represent pharmacy at gastroenterology, hepatology and Trust-wide committees, contributing to service planning and strategic decision-making.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Managing a team
• Demonstrable experience in delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care

Desirable

• Experience of prescribing biologic/ immunomodulating therapy
• Presenting at national conferences
• Managing and delivering projects
• Delivering medicines value and commissioning across landscape
• Experience of working across clinical pharmacy networks

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills within relevant specialty
• Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations
• Excellent communication skills - written
• Excellent communication skills - verbal
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to motivate/inspire others showing enthusiasm for the position
• Able to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Methodical and attention to detail

Desirable

• Highly computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office and PowerPoint
• Able to affect and manage change

Other

Essential

• Be personally responsible for own impact on staff morale and teamwork

Desirable

• Able to provide on call services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Desirable Management qualification Experience Essential Managing a team Demonstrable experience in delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care Desirable Experience of prescribing biologic/ immunomodulating therapy Presenting at national conferences Managing and delivering projects Delivering medicines value and commissioning across landscape Experience of working across clinical pharmacy networks Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills within relevant specialty Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations Excellent communication skills - written Excellent communication skills - verbal Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self-motivated and able to motivate/inspire others showing enthusiasm for the position Able to empathise with patients and colleagues Methodical and attention to detail Desirable Highly computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office and PowerPoint Able to affect and manage change Other Essential Be personally responsible for own impact on staff morale and teamwork Desirable Able to provide on call services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L78YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L78YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to work as a key part of the pharmacy team within our modern automated, dispensary area. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered pharmacy technician to work as an ACPT and gain skills in staff management and service development in a busy hospital pharmacy department.

Alongside the accuracy checking responsibility, the post holder will have a leadership role which includes supporting with the day to day smooth running of the dispensary, training staff through supervision and monitoring performance.

This position requires a proactive and dynamic individual to work closely with peers and dispensary management to uphold the high standards of patient care and medicines optimisation. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles, supporting innovation and delivering an excellent patient experience.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GPhC and have an accuracy checking qualification. Further training will be provided on staff management.

The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some weekend shifts will be required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

To perform the technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions.

To undertake day-to-day supervision of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants within the Team.

To support delivery of dispensary Key Performance Indicators.

To provide training in dispensary procedures and pharmacy computer use to all members of staff.

To mentor and develop pharmacy assistants

To act as a professional role model for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.

To manage a defined area of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DTO0226-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform the final technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions which have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. This may include prescriptions in both the Main dispensary and in the Satellite dispensaries

To lead a team of junior and PTPTs and Pharmacy assistants in the dispensary, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in managing and developing staff within their Team, monitoring performance and supporting on-going professional development.

To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in providing hands on induction and on-going training of members of dispensary staff and other pharmacy staff in dispensary procedures including use of the pharmacy IT system. This will include NVQ assessments at level 2 and 3 and competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees.

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency within the dispensary by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes.

To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in the co-ordination of dispensing of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and ward use. This will include when necessary, personally receiving prescriptions into dispensary and ensuring prescription charges are collected where appropriate, accurately labelling, assembling and dispensing individual in-patient, out-patient and discharge prescriptions including cytotoxic medicines, according to departmental policies and standard operating procedures. It will involve solving problems arising from these procedures, including contacting other healthcare professionals.

To counsel individual patients regarding correct use of medicines when appropriate. To include counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. This may include counselling of patients at ward level at discharge. To contribute to the provision of information on medicines and general health care to out-patients through the use of posters and leaflets.

To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials, in cascading the procedures required for the dispensing of clinical trial medicines. This includes ensuring all appropriate paperwork is maintained.

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in overseeing the safe and secure storage and dispensing of controlled drugs, ensuring all statutory registers are maintained accurately.

To ensure all appropriate patient medication history data and prescription data is entered accurately onto computerised and manual databases. This will include maintaining databases of prescribing of unlicensed medicines and non-formulary prescribing.

To support the co-ordination of efficient stock control within the Dispensary, through a rolling programme of stock reconciliation checks and expiry checks on a regular basis. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating wrong stock levels and problem solving.

To liaise with relevant pharmacy and other healthcare staff to ensure an efficient, responsive service to directorates. To implement systems for service provision which enhance the efficiency of the dispensaries

To regularly formulate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures for the dispensaries.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Job description Job responsibilities To perform the final technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions which have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. This may include prescriptions in both the Main dispensary and in the Satellite dispensaries To lead a team of junior and PTPTs and Pharmacy assistants in the dispensary, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in managing and developing staff within their Team, monitoring performance and supporting on-going professional development. To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in providing hands on induction and on-going training of members of dispensary staff and other pharmacy staff in dispensary procedures including use of the pharmacy IT system. This will include NVQ assessments at level 2 and 3 and competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees. To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency within the dispensary by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes. To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in the co-ordination of dispensing of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and ward use. This will include when necessary, personally receiving prescriptions into dispensary and ensuring prescription charges are collected where appropriate, accurately labelling, assembling and dispensing individual in-patient, out-patient and discharge prescriptions including cytotoxic medicines, according to departmental policies and standard operating procedures. It will involve solving problems arising from these procedures, including contacting other healthcare professionals. To counsel individual patients regarding correct use of medicines when appropriate. To include counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. This may include counselling of patients at ward level at discharge. To contribute to the provision of information on medicines and general health care to out-patients through the use of posters and leaflets. To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials, in cascading the procedures required for the dispensing of clinical trial medicines. This includes ensuring all appropriate paperwork is maintained. To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in overseeing the safe and secure storage and dispensing of controlled drugs, ensuring all statutory registers are maintained accurately. To ensure all appropriate patient medication history data and prescription data is entered accurately onto computerised and manual databases. This will include maintaining databases of prescribing of unlicensed medicines and non-formulary prescribing. To support the co-ordination of efficient stock control within the Dispensary, through a rolling programme of stock reconciliation checks and expiry checks on a regular basis. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating wrong stock levels and problem solving. To liaise with relevant pharmacy and other healthcare staff to ensure an efficient, responsive service to directorates. To implement systems for service provision which enhance the efficiency of the dispensaries To regularly formulate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures for the dispensaries. Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC + NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification
• ACPT qualification

Desirable

• Membership with ATPUK
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of use of Pharmacy computer systems

Desirable

• Familiarity with standard Office IT programs

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Leading a team

Expierence

Essential

• Customer orientated services
• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to SOP development

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of patient medication counselling
• Empathetic communication skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC + NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification ACPT qualification Desirable Membership with ATPUK Leadership Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of use of Pharmacy computer systems Desirable Familiarity with standard Office IT programs Skills Essential Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions Good interpersonal skills Desirable Leading a team Expierence Essential Customer orientated services Experience of supervising staff Desirable Experience of contributing to SOP development Communication Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Experience of patient medication counselling Empathetic communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join Our Friendly Primary Care Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and supportive GP practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about improving patient care and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines in primary care.

Working closely with our GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, nurses, and wider administrative team, you will play a key role in medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties Include:

• Supporting the management of repeat prescriptions.
• Completing medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Responding to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Working with the clinical team to improve prescribing quality and safety.
• Identifying patients requiring medication reviews and monitoring.
• Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives and audits.
• Maintaining accurate patient medication records.

About us

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• The chance to make a real difference to patient care in the local community.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3258-26-0009

Job locations

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. The post holder will assist with medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support, helping to improve patient outcomes whilst reducing medicines-related risks and workload for clinicians.

The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and alongside GPs, nurses, reception staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Management and Optimisation

• Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the practice.
• Conduct medication reviews in line with protocols and under appropriate supervision.
• Identify patients requiring medication monitoring and recalls.
• Assist in improving prescribing quality and safety.
• Support the management of repeat prescribing systems.
• Ensure medicines are prescribed and monitored appropriately according to local and national guidelines.

Prescription Processing

• Process prescription requests in a timely manner.
• Review repeat medication requests against practice protocols.
• Resolve prescription queries from patients, pharmacies, and clinicians.
• Support the management of medication shortages and alternatives.
• Assist with medication synchronisation where appropriate.

Medicines Reconciliation

• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient attendance, or transfer of care.
• Ensure accurate medication records are maintained.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between clinical correspondence and patient records.

Patient Support

• Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice.
• Promote medication adherence and understanding.
• Provide advice on the safe use, storage, and disposal of medicines.
• Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals when required.

Clinical Administration

• Update and maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system.
• Support audits relating to prescribing and medicines management.
• Assist in identifying patients eligible for targeted medication reviews.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Governance and Safety

• Report medication incidents, significant events, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with NHS, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and practice policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards.
• Participate in clinical governance activities and audits.

Professional Development

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Engage in supervision, appraisal, and team meetings.

Job description Job responsibilities Job PurposeThe Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. The post holder will assist with medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support, helping to improve patient outcomes whilst reducing medicines-related risks and workload for clinicians.The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and alongside GPs, nurses, reception staff, and other healthcare professionals. Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Management and Optimisation Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the practice. Conduct medication reviews in line with protocols and under appropriate supervision. Identify patients requiring medication monitoring and recalls. Assist in improving prescribing quality and safety. Support the management of repeat prescribing systems. Ensure medicines are prescribed and monitored appropriately according to local and national guidelines. Prescription Processing Process prescription requests in a timely manner. Review repeat medication requests against practice protocols. Resolve prescription queries from patients, pharmacies, and clinicians. Support the management of medication shortages and alternatives. Assist with medication synchronisation where appropriate. Medicines Reconciliation Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient attendance, or transfer of care. Ensure accurate medication records are maintained. Identify and resolve discrepancies between clinical correspondence and patient records. Patient Support Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice. Promote medication adherence and understanding. Provide advice on the safe use, storage, and disposal of medicines. Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals when required. Clinical Administration Update and maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system. Support audits relating to prescribing and medicines management. Assist in identifying patients eligible for targeted medication reviews. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Governance and Safety Report medication incidents, significant events, and near misses. Ensure compliance with NHS, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and practice policies. Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards. Participate in clinical governance activities and audits. Professional Development Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and team meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Essential Experience
• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or primary care.
• Experience managing medicines and prescription processes.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles.
• Experience using pharmacy or clinical IT systems.
• Essential Knowledge
• Understanding of repeat prescribing processes.
• Knowledge of medicines reconciliation.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Essential Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills.
• Personal Attributes
• Professional and patient-focused.
• Approachable and supportive.
• Reliable and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care Networks.
• Experience using SystmOne and AccurX clinical systems.
• Medicines optimisation or quality improvement experience.
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification Experience Essential Essential Qualifications Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC. BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development. Essential Experience Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or primary care. Experience managing medicines and prescription processes. Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles. Experience using pharmacy or clinical IT systems. Essential Knowledge Understanding of repeat prescribing processes. Knowledge of medicines reconciliation. Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements. Essential Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competent IT skills. Personal Attributes Professional and patient-focused. Approachable and supportive. Reliable and adaptable. Committed to continuous improvement. Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Desirable Desirable Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care Networks. Experience using SystmOne and AccurX clinical systems. Medicines optimisation or quality improvement experience. Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification. Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC. BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central Surgery Oadby

Address

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thecentralsurgeryoadby.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central Surgery Oadby

Address

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thecentralsurgeryoadby.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Posterngate surgery are seeking a positive, caring and self motivated Pharmacist to bring their knowledge and expertise to expand our experienced and welcoming clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Working with our multidisciplinary team to support clinicians in implementing effective dispensing, prescription management, prescribing systems and medicines management within the practice.

About us

Posterngate surgery is a large, innovative and high performing teaching practice. Working together with Selby Town Primary Care Network, we are a friendly, hardworking and supportive practice that aims to achieve the highest quality of care for or patients.

A systmone practice with a skill mix consists of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Urgent Care Practitioners and Pharmacy Team supported by Practice Nurses and HCA's. Easy access from York & Leeds with free on-site parking and modern comfortable premises.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1013-26-0008

Job locations

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertension

Deal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital

When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.

Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicines

Run audits & design of safer prescribing systems

Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients

Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queries

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing

Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Ensure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors

Liaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk

Keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development

Provide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plans

Promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice

Lead on identifying changes to minimise drug waste

Refer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Job description Job responsibilities Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertensionDeal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicinesRun audits & design of safer prescribing systems Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queriesReconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks) Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safetyEnsure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errorsLiaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent riskKeep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional developmentProvide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plansPromote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practiceLead on identifying changes to minimise drug wasteRefer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent
• experience and relevant short courses
• Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience - minimum three years
• Experience of primary care clinical IT systems
• Primary care and or medicines management in primary care

Desirable

• Team leadership experience
• Experience of training others
• Experience of Systmone

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
• A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care
• Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge
• Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills
• Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases
• High level of analytical and literacy skills
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic
• Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against
• objectives
• A solutions focussed approach
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills
• Ability to delegate
• Good time management
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent experience and relevant short courses Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards Experience Essential Post-registration experience - minimum three years Experience of primary care clinical IT systems Primary care and or medicines management in primary care Desirable Team leadership experience Experience of training others Experience of Systmone Knowledge & skills Essential Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases High level of analytical and literacy skills Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against objectives A solutions focussed approach Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills Ability to delegate Good time management Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.posterngatesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.posterngatesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role within acute medicine. We are looking for a motivated clinical pharmacy technician to join our diverse team to support the Ward Based Clinical Pharmacy Technician service to rotate between shift patterns consisting of 08:00-16:15 and 10:45-19:00.

The successful candidates will be committed to improving patient care and delivering a high quality Pharmacy service to our patients and Trust.

The successful candidates will have:

*At least one year's post qualification experience within an hospital setting

*Hold a nationally recognised Pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

*Accredited accuracy checking qualification

*A flexible approach to accommodate the needs of the service

Previous experience demonstrating a good understanding of ward based services would be advantageous.

We may consider applicants who do not meet all the essential criteria outlined within the personal specification for these posts.

Main duties of the job

Provide near patient medicine management services as part of our ward-based team across 7 days ensuring cost effective and efficient services are maintained throughout our patients stay. You will integrate into the ward multidisciplinary team assisting in medication reconciliation at clerking, discharge planning, TTO medicine supply and patient counselling. Additional duties include; the assessment of patients own drugs, audits, medication ordering, dispensing and checking of supplies. There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours including weekend working, bank holidays, late nights on a rotational basis.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and shape the future of pharmacy services in primary care?

Grand Union PCN is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Clinical Pharmacist to lead our established pharmacy team and drive the development of high-quality, patient-centred medicines optimisation services across our member practices. This exciting part-time role (24 hours per week) combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, workforce development and service improvement, offering the opportunity to influence patient care at both practice and system level.

Working within a supportive and progressive PCN, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients, reducing health inequalities, developing innovative models of care and supporting the growth and development of pharmacy professionals across Northamptonshire.

Main duties of the job

As our Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide advanced clinical care to patients, including undertaking complex medication reviews, managing long-term conditions and prescribing within your scope of practice. You will act as the senior medicines optimisation lead for the PCN, providing expert advice on complex medication issues and supporting safe and effective prescribing across member practices.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will lead and support the PCN pharmacy team, providing line management, clinical supervision and professional leadership to Clinical Pharmacists while working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician to develop a cohesive and effective service.

You will also work collaboratively with GP practices, system partners and the Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub to support workforce development, service transformation, quality improvement and the delivery of key contractual requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, education and service development in a role that will have a lasting impact on both patients and pharmacy professionals across the local healthcare system.

Interview dates:

• 1st stage (MS Teams) - Monday 26th October
• 2nd stage (face-to-face) - Thursday 5th November

About us

GPA is a leading primary care provider and established GP Federation, dedicated to delivering equitable healthcare across our collective of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people. We are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, strengthening connections between GPs, patients and communities to create lasting improvements in health and wellbeing.

This role will support Grand Union Primary Care Network (PCN), which brings together five practices serving approximately 68,000 patients across Northamptonshire. You will work as part of an established and supportive pharmacy team.

You'll be joining a friendly, inclusive team culture where collaboration, flexibility and personal growth are genuinely valued. Alongside competitive pay, we offer:

• Hybrid working supporting a healthy work-life balance
• NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave entitlement promoting wellbeing and time away from work
• Employee discount schemes including the Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career progression and professional growth