Job summary

<p>As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:</p><ul><li><strong>Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions</strong></li><li>Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you</li><li>Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates</li><li>Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma <span class="single_desc_int_gb_word">support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling</span> </li><li>Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise </li><li>An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year </li><li>The pride of working for an organisation

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/20716

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN3 6BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN3 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN3 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the London and East Directorate which covers our prisons across London and the East of England.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

We are seeking one Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join us.

Pharmacy technicians are a vital part of the pharmacy team. They work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe running of the pharmacy and make sure patients get the most from their medicines. The role will enable successful candidates to undertake the necessary training and development to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Our Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentices undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme with the University of East Anglia with lots of support from our dedicated and experienced training team. You will attend a virtual training to study for the coursework for your Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.

To be eligible to apply for the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician, you will need 4 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. Pharmacy experience is not essential but would be desirable but a NVQ2 in pharmacy is not an alternative to the academic requirements above. Proof of the above qualifications will be requested at interview.

Main duties of the job

Career opportunities following qualification, and registration include, medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.

Our PTPTs support medicines supply and optimisation throughout the Trust. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, a proactive learner and are able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are a must and most importantly a professional attitude and patient centred approach.

About us

During your training you will be involved in supporting the efficient delivery of medicines including dispensing, stock control, aseptic production and quality control. This will be across our Pharmacy Departments at the University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool along with Stockton Quality Control Laboratory which is the specialist regional service for the North East and North Cumbria.

You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards delivering pharmacy ward based services. You will take patient medication histories, assess patient's own drugs and educate patients on how optimise their medicines. As part of the programme you will gain the knowledge and skills required to final accuracy check dispensed medicines and products.

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking general duties mainly within the pharmacy dispensary and some pharmacy store duties, to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department. Bank holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are worked on a rostered basis, under Agenda for Change T&Cs. The Post holder must have or be willing to complete an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy service skills or an equivalent.

Working within a team, in the Pharmacy to deliver a high quality service to patients and users, adhering to standards of service delivery, and managing stock control.

Main duties of the job

A - Dispensary

Reception duties, including answering phone, logging of prescriptions and requisitions, presenting "front of house" duties for staff, patients and visitors, liaising and problem solving for ward staff and patients.

Issuing ward stocks on non-top up days.

Top up of dispensary consumables.

Sorting returned drugs and returning them onto the computer - decision to be made according to defined criterion

B - Pharmacy Stores

Ward IV fluid top up.

Stock maintenance

Receipt of deliveries, checking of delivery notes and reporting anomalies.

Picking of drugs from lists generated by ward top up personnel or Omnicells and inputting data from picking lists

Undertake top up of ward and department stocks by visiting the wards and checking the stock in the ward cupboards against a pre set list of medicines and stock levels, and checking expiry dates. This may also include use of Omnicell cabinets.

C - Omnicells

Restocking of Omnicell items.

Ensure cabinets are maintained in an orderly fashion, reporting any malfunctions as required.

See Job Description for further details

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behavior change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are University Hospital Tees

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-CSU7-8135027

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oWell established numeracy and literacy skills (G.C.S.E. or equivalent in Mathematics and English.)
• oAble to lift 10kg comfortably, remain active and cover moderate distances over a shift
• oDemonstrate ability to reliably check and record data and to identify discrepancies
• o Customer service experience with Patient/Client focused attitude and evidence and examples of Team working
• . NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills ( or equivalent)) or the commitment and willingness to complete this over a set time period.

Desirable

• .GCSE or equivalent at grade C in Mathematics and English .
• oExperience of work in a UK Hospital
• oKnowledge of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical products.
• oExperience of clerical work involving computerised I.T. systems
• oExperience of work in stores or reception

Person Specification Essential Essential oWell established numeracy and literacy skills (G.C.S.E. or equivalent in Mathematics and English.) oAble to lift 10kg comfortably, remain active and cover moderate distances over a shift oDemonstrate ability to reliably check and record data and to identify discrepancies o Customer service experience with Patient/Client focused attitude and evidence and examples of Team working . NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills ( or equivalent)) or the commitment and willingness to complete this over a set time period. Desirable .GCSE or equivalent at grade C in Mathematics and English . oExperience of work in a UK Hospital oKnowledge of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical products. oExperience of clerical work involving computerised I.T. systems oExperience of work in stores or reception

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a qualified pharmacist with a passion for mental health pharmacy, or keen to specialise in this rewarding field? Whether you are already working in hospital or mental health settings, or currently in community pharmacy and looking for a new direction to develop your clinical skills, we offer a supportive and dynamic environment to help you grow and thrive. If any of these apply, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both our staff and the service users across the localities we serve. We would love for you to join our compassionate and nurturing Medicines Management Team.

Due to promotion of the current postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our highly supportive inpatient team as a Clinical Mental Health Pharmacist.

The post is based at Chorley District Hospital, covering a range of mental health wards, including a psychiatric intensive care unit and acute adult mental health wards.

The role offers an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist who may wish to enhance their current knowledge base within the mental health field or who is already working at this level. We are a supportive Medicines Management Team and can offer many opportunities for pharmacists to build on their current expertise. We encourage all team members to identify, develop, and feel empowered to improve their skills.

Main duties of the job

Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable but not essential, as we offer an award-winning in-house training programme designed to support the successful candidate in developing the necessary skills and confidence for the role.

There may also be opportunities to access further development, including the Aston University distance-learning Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics (accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacy).

The post will provide opportunities for the following:

o Pharmaceutical care planning and clinical review of prescriptionso Involvement in multidisciplinary ward roundso Provision of medicines information to service users and staffo Opportunity to experience pharmacy practice across inpatient services and community teamso Supporting the development of robust medicines management processeso Developing trainee pharmacy staff

o Actively working to deliver the Trust medicines optimisation strategyo Ensuring compliance with GPhC standards for dispensingo Clinical audit

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has fully implemented electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems across all inpatient settings.

Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations is required. There is no requirement to work bank holidays or weekends.

For further details / informal visits please contact us using the details provided

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.

HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.

Hours

32 hours a week, working 4 days. Weekend and bank holiday working included on a rota basis. At present it is 1 weekend a month (both days) however these can be worked together or spread across the month.

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £35,548.16 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

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

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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

Band 7 Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

The Royal Berkshire Pharmacy department is passionate about developing an excellent clinical pharmacy service and is looking for enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated pharmacists to join our team.

Working in the Royal Berkshire Pharmacy department, you will be given the opportunity to rotate across various specialties, spending enough time to engage with the multidisciplinary clinical team and make a difference.

Main duties of the job

As a band 7 rotational clinical pharmacist, you will be part of the pharmacy clinical ward team to help deliver a high quality specialist service to our patients and the MDT.

We will support in developing your leadership, management and mentoring skills with an opportunity to lead on projects and support others.

Each post has an extended rotation of 1 year with management and project opportunities- including Gastroenterology & Renal medicine, ICU, Acute Admissions, Cardio-pulmonary medicine, Children's and Women's Services, Surgery &Trauma, Care of Elderly, Education and Training.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful places to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values: Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the South and IRCs directorate which covers our prisons in the South of England and our Immigration Removal Centres in Heathrow, Gatwick and Derwentside.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

Full time position available within Queen Elizabeth Hospital Pharmacy Department and Acute medical unit

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and committed individuals to gain specialised skills in a clinical role. We are looking for a motivated clinical pharmacy technicians 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

Be part of a New Wave of Health for the Isle of Dogs

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist, to be part of a team working in primary care across the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets.

The Healthy Island Partnership has been in operation for over 16 years and during this time has been at the forefront of many important changes to the health and wellbeing of local people. Excellent clinical achievement matched by work in the community around self-health has been a hallmark of Network success.

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will be responsible for working with and assisting practice teams in providing and supporting high quality clinical care for acute and chronic problems. Implementing effective medicine management; identifying areas for improvement and initiating and managing change.

This is a 30-hour, permanent position for someone with a Pharmacy degree and minimum 5 years post -qualification experience. The successful candidate must be willing to enrol on the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or submit evidence of exemption though past training and experience.

If you would like the challenge of bring your skills to working in a diverse, fast growing and dynamic community ----Then this could be the right role for you!

The Care Group reserves the right to close this advert early where we have received a high number of applications, and we encourage candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to work flexibly and supportively in a general practice setting alongside other clinicians, particularly existing Clinical Pharmacist colleagues.
• Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practice policy and local and national guidance.
• Help build the medicines management approach in designated practices across the Network, including delivery of training and advice and expertise to other Primary Care colleagues, to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.
• To identify, develop and promote quality improvements in medicines management and pharmaceutical understanding across community pharmacy & GP practices ensuring that best practice is adopted.
• To develop and support new ways of working and workflow redesign linked to the safe, effective, high quality, use of medicines. by providing professional specialist medicines management.

About us

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group (The Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company limited by shares in September 2014. Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices, deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system.

Read up more about Tower Hamlets GP Care Group, click here: https://www.gpcaregroup.org/

The Care Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services.

Click here to know more about Tower Hamlets Together partnership- https://www.towerhamletstogether.com/

The key priorities for the Care Group are:

Innovation and support for primary care

Being a great place to work

Integrating primary and community care

Providing of high-quality cost-effective care to local people

Influencing improvements in health outcomes

Job summary

New Pharmacy Hub. New service. Be part of building something from the start.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is launching a brand-new pharmacy supply and dispensing service to support our mental health and learning disability wards and community teams across Sussex.

Based at our Swandean site in Worthing, this new pharmacy service will strengthen how medicines are supplied across the Trust - improving discharge flow, supporting urgent care services, and enhancing the experience of patients and clinical teams.

We are looking for 2 motivated, forward-thinking pharmacy technicians to join us at the beginning of this journey.

This is not simply a dispensary role - this is an opportunity to help shape a modern, efficient, patient-focused pharmacy supply model within a specialist mental health Trust.

You'll be joining an award-winning pharmacy team that values professional development, innovation and collaboration - and you'll play a key role in ensuring patients receive their medicines safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacy technician who wants more than routine dispensing - someone who enjoys working autonomously, solving problems, and being part of a service transformation.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role

As a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within the new Pharmacy Hub, you will:

• Dispense in-patient, out-patient, short-term leave and discharge prescriptions in line with Trust SOPs
• Support safe and efficient ward stock supply
• Perform final accuracy checking
• Support medicines reconciliation processes and patient own drugs assessments
• Contribute to discharge facilitation and improving patient flow
• Support clozapine clinics and point-of-care testing services
• Maintain safe handling and destruction of Controlled Drugs
• Use electronic prescribing and pharmacy tracking systems accurately
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and service development
• Support and supervise trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants

About us

Join an Award-Winning Team

Our pharmacy service was namedAPTUK Pharmacy Technician Team of the Year 2025, recognised nationally for innovation, collaboration, and advancing pharmacy technician practice in mental health.

'Being a Mental Health Pharmacy Technician isn't just a job it's a journey of growth, impact, and purpose. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the wellbeing of others. It's a role that empowers me to make a difference, not only through medicines, but through compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement.'

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Fully funded training opportunities (e.g. Psych 1 & 2).

Opportunities to shape medicines safety initiatives and service development.

Why Join Sussex Partnership?

Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Competitive NHS benefits package (27 days' annual leave + bank holidays, NHS pension).

Access to wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness, and staff networks.

Work in a Trust that values innovation, diversity, and inclusivity.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa / pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CO-22001

Job locations

Swandean

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were excited to be bringing a new medicines supply service in-house later in 2026an importantstep that creates fresh opportunities for innovation, skill development, and career progressionacross our team. This Pharmacy Hub will be situated at our Swandean site in Worthing. Thischange will also strengthen how we support our trainee pharmacy professionals on their careerjourneys. As we grow our dispensary function, all staff will play a key role in supporting theimplementation and delivery of this service while we recruit into new dispensary roles, helping toshape a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that only GPhC-registered (or due to register) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered.

Job description Job responsibilities Were excited to be bringing a new medicines supply service in-house later in 2026an importantstep that creates fresh opportunities for innovation, skill development, and career progressionacross our team. This Pharmacy Hub will be situated at our Swandean site in Worthing. Thischange will also strengthen how we support our trainee pharmacy professionals on their careerjourneys. As we grow our dispensary function, all staff will play a key role in supporting theimplementation and delivery of this service while we recruit into new dispensary roles, helping toshape a dynamic and collaborative working environment. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that only GPhC-registered (or due to register) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Registered as Pharmacy Technician with GpHC

Qualifications

Essential

• Medicines Reconciliation trained
• Accredited Final Accuracy Checker

Clinical knowledge and exper

Essential

• Hospital Pharmacy experience

IT

Essential

• Evidence of IT skills (including pharmacy systems)

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across the locality

Person Specification Registration Essential Registered as Pharmacy Technician with GpHC Qualifications Essential Medicines Reconciliation trained Accredited Final Accuracy Checker Clinical knowledge and exper Essential Hospital Pharmacy experience IT Essential Evidence of IT skills (including pharmacy systems) Other Essential Ability to travel across the locality

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swandean

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Swandean

Arundel Road

Worthing

BN13 3EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic people with good interpersonal skills who will enjoy being part of this busy friendly team.

Main duties of the job

We currently have full timevacancies in various areas within our modern and diverse pharmacy department including

o Technical Services - MHRA licensed unit manufacturing aseptic preparations, chemotherapy, radiopharmacy and non-sterile creams, ointments and suspensions

o Pharmacy Pre-packing - over labelling of medication, packing orders, receiving deliveries in our MHRA licensed pre-packing unit

o Patient Services - Dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication from one of our pharmacy locations

o Medicines Supply - Receiving deliveries, packing ward stock orders, placing wholesaler's orders, processing invoices and general stock control duties

Homecare - Processing prescriptions, placing orders, processing invoices, liaising with patients, suppliers and other medical staff and financial reporting

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job summary

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancer services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.

The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 300 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.

Main duties of the job

o Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.o Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.o Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.o In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.o Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.o Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.o To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-8244151-UB-DE

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice
• Working towards becoming an Independent Non-medical Prescriber
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Diploma tutor accreditation
• Formal leadership and management training
• Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
• Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
• Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits
• Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking

Desirable

• Experience of disciplinary matters

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and at multidisciplinary level
• Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
• Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals
• Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
• Ability to think strategically

Desirable

• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology
• Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally
• Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance
• Experience in mentorship and training skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with CMM computer system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice Working towards becoming an Independent Non-medical Prescriber Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Diploma tutor accreditation Formal leadership and management training Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking Desirable Experience of disciplinary matters Skills Essential Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and at multidisciplinary level Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure Ability to think strategically Desirable Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance Experience in mentorship and training skills Desirable Familiarity with CMM computer system

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join Mansfield North Primary Care Network, supporting approximately 60,000 patients across five GP practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, long-term condition management and clinical medication reviews across a variety of primary care settings, including GP practices, care homes and patients' homes. You will work closely with GPs, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses and other health and social care professionals, while receiving support and mentorship from experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacists and Neighbourhood Lead Pharmacists. The role also offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise and progress towards becoming an Independent Prescriber if not already qualified.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver patient-facing clinical medication reviews and long-term condition clinics, supporting patients with complex polypharmacy, improving medicines optimisation and helping to achieve better health outcomes.

• Provide expert medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals, supporting prescribing processes, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing, discharge management and safer prescribing initiatives.

• Lead and contribute to quality improvement projects, audits and PCN workstreams while supporting Pharmacy Technicians, driving service development and promoting best practice across the Primary Care Network.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio

• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing principles and long-term condition management, with the ability to make evidence-based clinical recommendations.

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0220-26-00010MN

Job locations

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Neighbourhood team working and Management of neighbourhood technicians

To manage and support the neighbourhood PCN technicians in their development and completion of the CPPE primary care education pathway and delivery of key PCN workstreams, including IIF targets.

Face to face support for the technician within the neighbourhood and close working with other PCN pharmacists within the neighbourhood and wider PCN.

Patient facing long-term condition clinics

See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.

Patient facing clinical medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

Patient facing care home medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting aliments

Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Patient facing medicines support

Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Telephone medicines support

Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

Answers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Unplanned hospital admissions

Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Signposting

Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

Repeat prescribing

Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Information management

Analyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Medicines safety

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations

Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.

Education and training

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public health

To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.

Collaborative working relationships

The post holder will:

• Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care

• Demonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)

• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team

• Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

• Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality

• Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality

• Explore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships

• Demonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams

• Liaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit

• Liaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer support

• Liaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:
• Patients
• GP, Nurses, and other practice staff
• Other healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc
• Locality / GP prescribing lead

• Locality managers

• Community nurses and other allied health professionals

• Community and hospital pharmacy teams

• Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio

• Has experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

• May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.

• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate

• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct

• Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

NB: it is anticipated of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification that the level.

Leadership

• Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.

• Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

• Engage with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practices

• Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

• Review yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

• Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

• Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.

Management

• Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

• Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

• Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

• Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

• Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

• Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

For more information, please see supporting information.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIESNeighbourhood team working and Management of neighbourhood techniciansTo manage and support the neighbourhood PCN technicians in their development and completion of the CPPE primary care education pathway and delivery of key PCN workstreams, including IIF targets.Face to face support for the technician within the neighbourhood and close working with other PCN pharmacists within the neighbourhood and wider PCN.Patient facing long-term condition clinicsSee (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.Patient facing clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.Patient facing care home medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.Management of common/minor/self-limiting alimentsManaging caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.Patient facing medicines supportProvide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.Telephone medicines supportProvide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines.Medicine information to practice staff and patientsAnswers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Unplanned hospital admissionsReview the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.Management of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).SignpostingEnsure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.Repeat prescribingProduce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.Risk stratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.Service developmentContribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).Information managementAnalyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Medicines quality improvementUndertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Medicines safetyImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendationsMonitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.Education and trainingProvide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.Care Quality CommissionWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Public healthTo support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.Collaborative working relationshipsThe post holder will:Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient careDemonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a teamRecognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessaryActively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and localityFoster and maintain strong links with all services across localityExplore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationshipsDemonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teamsLiaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefitLiaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer supportLiaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:PatientsGP, Nurses, and other practice staffOther healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc Locality / GP prescribing leadLocality managersCommunity nurses and other allied health professionalsCommunity and hospital pharmacy teamsHospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisationKnowledge, skills, and experienceCompletion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilMinimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolioHas experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practiceMay hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriateAble to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conductInvolves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.NB: it is anticipated of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification that the level.LeadershipDemonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace visionEngage with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practicesDemonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of serviceReview yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goalsPromote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.ManagementDemonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or serviceDemonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisationDemonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practiceDemonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocolFollow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance managementDemonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the teamFor more information, please see supporting information.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance. Personal Qualities Essential Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply. Experience Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance. Qualifications Essential Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary. Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit to the post of clinical pharmacist, to work at Bugbrooke Medical Practice for 2-3 days per week.

Bugbrooke Medical Practice work alongside the Integrated Care Board, Blue Primary Care Network and Northamptonshire Rural East & South Neighbourhood to keep local services connected.

Vision and mission

To be a trusted provider in healthcare, delivering exceptional, personalised care rooted in continuous learning, clinical excellence and community engagement

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

About us

Blue PCN is made up of a group of GP practices working together, in partnership.

Our Team includes Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and Social Prescribing Link Workers who work within our below member practices:

Park Avenue & Kings Heath Medical Centre

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Brook Medical Centre

County Surgery

The Crescent Medical Centre

Rushden Medical Practice

Job summary

Are you a clinical pharmacist with an interest in digital healthcare, electronic prescribing and service improvement?

Southmead Hospital Operational Unit (SHOU), part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, has recently implemented an Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system moving into the maintenance and optimisation stage of our journey.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy EPMA team and support the ongoing development, implementation and optimisation of our EPMA system. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical pharmacy practice with digital transformation, helping to improve patient safety and medicines management across the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in digital medicines, informatics and clinical transformation while working within a supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy EPMA team. You will play a key role in shaping how medicines are prescribed and administered across SHOU, helping to deliver safer and more efficient care for patients.

Join us and help transform digital medicines while building a rewarding career in clinical pharmacy and healthcare technology.

Main duties of the job

About the role

As a Specialist EPMA Pharmacist, you will work closely with the Lead EPMA Pharmacist, Pharmacy colleagues, Digital Services teams and clinical staff to support the delivery of EPMA and other medicines-related digital initiatives. You will contribute to system development, testing, training and optimisation, while using your clinical expertise to improve workflows, enhance patient safety and support service improvement. The role also includes a clinical pharmacy component, ensuring you maintain and develop your clinical skills alongside digital responsibilities.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

339-CCS1872-MJA

Job locations

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the SHOU's EPMA system.

• Contribute to digital transformation projects and medicines-related IT initiatives

• Analyse, test and improve digital prescribing workflows and processes.

• Deliver EPMA training and support to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.

• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Digital Services teams and system suppliers to deliver safe and effective change.

• Provide specialist advice on medicines, prescribing systems and patient safety.

• Support project management, system testing and implementation activities.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and innovation.

• Support the development and training of pharmacy staff and trainees.

• Maintain a clinical pharmacy role and contribute to direct patient care.

Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the SHOU's EPMA system. Contribute to digital transformation projects and medicines-related IT initiatives Analyse, test and improve digital prescribing workflows and processes. Deliver EPMA training and support to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff. Work collaboratively with clinicians, Digital Services teams and system suppliers to deliver safe and effective change. Provide specialist advice on medicines, prescribing systems and patient safety. Support project management, system testing and implementation activities. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and innovation. Support the development and training of pharmacy staff and trainees. Maintain a clinical pharmacy role and contribute to direct patient care.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• UK registered Pharmacist (A)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (A, I)
• Clinical Diploma or Accredited/ Equivalent Qualification approved by the GPhC or other Postgraduate Qualification (A)

Desirable

• ILM Level 3 or similar such as Edward Jenner (A, I)
• Project management qualification (A, I)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (A, I)
• Able to manage time and prioritise effectively (A, I)
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy IT system (A, I)
• Ability to problem solve at a level appropriate to the post (A, I)
• Comprehensive IT skills (A, I)

Experience

Essential

• UK hospital pharmacy experience (A, I)
• Experience of audit and quality systems (A, I)

Desirable

• Have experience of working with EPMA systems (A, I)
• Experience of project management (A, I)

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills (A, I)
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work (A, I)
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team (A, I
• Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills (A, I)

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential UK registered Pharmacist (A) Evidence of Continued Professional Development (A, I) Clinical Diploma or Accredited/ Equivalent Qualification approved by the GPhC or other Postgraduate Qualification (A) Desirable ILM Level 3 or similar such as Edward Jenner (A, I) Project management qualification (A, I) Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills (A, I) Able to manage time and prioritise effectively (A, I) Knowledge of hospital pharmacy IT system (A, I) Ability to problem solve at a level appropriate to the post (A, I) Comprehensive IT skills (A, I) Experience Essential UK hospital pharmacy experience (A, I) Experience of audit and quality systems (A, I) Desirable Have experience of working with EPMA systems (A, I) Experience of project management (A, I) Personal qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills (A, I) Adaptable and flexible approach to work (A, I) Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team (A, I Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills (A, I)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.

37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.

Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Salary

Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

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

• As a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will become an integral member of pharmacy team, as well as a valued member of the multidisciplinary clinical healthcare team.
• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focusing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgmental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.

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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at CUH as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Acute Medicine.

Working as part of a supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality pharmacy care to patients across the acute medicine service.

Education and staff development are integral to the role. You'll provide mentorship, training and supervision for junior pharmacists, foundation trainee pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, as well as the wider MDT, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. You will contribute to clinical governance through participation in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, and will support the Pharmacy Leadership Team in developing and implementing local and national medicines optimisation priorities.

Main duties of the job

For this new role, we are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills who can work effectively under pressure, both alone and as part of the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for leading the Acute Medicine service provision at CUH providing high quality care to our acute medicine services including the Acute Medicine short stay ward and acute elderly care ward.

You will provide expert pharmaceutical input to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. A key focus will be ensuring timely medicines reconciliation, optimisation of complex therapies, and reducing avoidable harm related to medicines use. You will also act as a source of specialist advice for challenging clinical cases, contributing to improved outcomes, reduced length of stay, and smoother transitions of care for a diverse range of acute medical patients.

As an independent prescriber (or working towards qualification), you will proactively manage and adjust medicines for acutely unwell patients, ensuring adherence to national and local guidelines. You'll be actively involved in post-take ward rounds, clinical huddles and handover meetings, where your clinical expertise will directly influence prescribing decisions and treatment plans.

You will be supported by the Lead Pharmacists for Medicine to develop this service and represent pharmacy at the relevant governance meetings.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted

25 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, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-B-264231

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 20th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 20th October 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Masters level degree in pharmacy.
• 2.Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• 3.Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
• 4.Train the trainer course (or equivalent)

Desirable

• 1. MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*.
• 2. Management qualification.
• 3. Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.
• 4. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• 5.Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II.
• 6.Diploma or MEd in medical education (or equivalent)
• 7.Member of specialist group such as UKCPA

Experience

Essential

• 1.Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information.
• 2.Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
• 3.Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area.
• 4.Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes.
• 5.Experience of writing professional reports.
• 6.Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines.
• 7.Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines.
• 8.Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit.
• 9.Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• 10.Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
• 11.Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
• 12.Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.
• 13.Experience of designing training materials for a range of healthcare professionals.
• 14.Experience of delivering training for a range of healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• 1.Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients.
• 2.Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: Acute medicine, Emergency Medicine, Older peoples' Medicine or General Medicine.
• 3.Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
• 4.Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
• 5.Experience of publishing and following up on the outcomes of pharmacy audit or practice research.
• 6.Experience of horizon scanning.

Knowledge

Essential

• 1.Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area.
• 2.Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement (NPSA) guidance and their local implementation.
• 3.Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
• 4.Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• 5.Familiar with the design and use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
• 6.Knowedge of pharmacy computer systems.
• 7.Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.

Desirable

• 1. Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
• 2. Familiar with the design and use of e-learning materials.
• 3. Familiar with the design of educational mobile applications.

Skills

Essential

• 1.Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II.
• 2.Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
• 3.Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• 4.Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• 5.Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
• 6.Be able to produce written reports.
• 7.Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• 8.Be able to manage and work well in a team.
• 9.Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff.
• 10.Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising.
• 11.Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1.Masters level degree in pharmacy. 2.Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). 3.Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) 4.Train the trainer course (or equivalent) Desirable 1. MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*. 2. Management qualification. 3. Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC. 4. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society. 5.Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II. 6.Diploma or MEd in medical education (or equivalent) 7.Member of specialist group such as UKCPA Experience Essential 1.Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information. 2.Recent significant experience of patient consultation. 3.Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area. 4.Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes. 5.Experience of writing professional reports. 6.Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines. 7.Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines. 8.Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit. 9.Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. 10.Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines. 11.Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups. 12.Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development. 13.Experience of designing training materials for a range of healthcare professionals. 14.Experience of delivering training for a range of healthcare professionals. Desirable 1.Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients. 2.Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: Acute medicine, Emergency Medicine, Older peoples' Medicine or General Medicine. 3.Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications. 4.Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting. 5.Experience of publishing and following up on the outcomes of pharmacy audit or practice research. 6.Experience of horizon scanning. Knowledge Essential 1.Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area. 2.Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement (NPSA) guidance and their local implementation. 3.Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes. 4.Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. 5.Familiar with the design and use of a range of visual aids for teaching. 6.Knowedge of pharmacy computer systems. 7.Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable 1. Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems. 2. Familiar with the design and use of e-learning materials. 3. Familiar with the design of educational mobile applications. Skills Essential 1.Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II. 2.Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management. 3.Be self-motivated and enthusiastic. 4.Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills. 5.Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students. 6.Be able to produce written reports. 7.Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff. 8.Be able to manage and work well in a team. 9.Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff. 10.Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising. 11.Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to face a new challenge with independent prescribing role opportunities? Look no further, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner to join the Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital at a senior level.

Successful applicants can expect to receive training to enable them to deliver an innovative practitioner role within emergency medicine in supportive environment where comprehensive training will be encouraged including your accreditation on the RPS Advanced Specialist Curriculum. The post-holder will support patient focussed medicines management services within A&E by providing specialist medicines advice during ward round and at consultant level.

In 2023, our emergency services department underwent a £40m refurbishmentto form our new Urgentand EmergencyCare Centre and with the shift towards care closer to home, increasing opportunities around health prevention and digital technology, we believe this has never been a more exciting time to join and help us to shape and influence the care our patients receive.This role will be an excellent fit for those who show an appreciation for service development due to the ongoing current transformation of the pharmacy provision within the Emergency Care department.

As a forward-thinking department we pride ourselves on working closely with our staff to provide a healthy work-life balance and we would be happy to consider flexible working options.

Main duties of the job

o Developing and providing an advanced practitioner service to patients presenting in A&E

o Providing a specialist advisory service on medicines at ward and consultant level.

o Undertaking complex medication reviews and contributing to the MDT assessment

o Partaking in discharge planning and patient counselling whilst arranging for referrals via the national Discharge Medicines Service scheme.

o Assessing and identifying key areas for service development and expansion in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacist for Emergency Care

o Acting as a mentor and role model for junior pharmacists rotating through emergency care

What are we looking for? You will need to have:

o experience of pro-actively influencing prescribing within a secondary care environment

o hold a post graduate clinical diploma

o hold (or currently undertaking) an independent prescribing qualification

o To always go above and beyond for the team to ensure a collaborative approach in all that we do.

About us

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY DISCOURAGES SMOKING AT WORK

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce .

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK-PROFESSIONALISM

Job summary

Job Title:Clinical Pharmacist - 88918

Grade: Band 7

Trust:Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location:Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN

Ward:Pharmacy

Pay Rates:£28.90 per hour

Shift Patterns:37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:15

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist with Clinical experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

• Participate in clinical pharmacy services including, prescription review, patient counselling, adverse drug reaction reporting and therapeutic drug monitoring and individualisation of patients drug therapy.
• Undertake clinical and technical duties in the dispensary dependant on service requirements.
• Provide expert advice to medical and nursing staff on matters relating to safe, economic and effective drug use, including implementation of the Medicines Management Policy, Hospital Formulary and all Trust drug related policies.
• Participate in delivery of the departmental in-house training scheme for all staff including pre-registration trainee pharmacists, pharmacists and postgraduate diploma student, undergraduates, technicians and student technicians.
• Assist in planning and implementing clinical pharmacy service developments and other medicines related change.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£28.90 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-88918F

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience is Highly Desirable including Clinical Pharmacy experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent. Desirable Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. Experience Essential NHS experience is Highly Desirable including Clinical Pharmacy experience.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases

The Pharmacy Department at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ambitious and forward thinking, striving to ensure that the patient is always at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join the dynamic antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team and lead onTrust-wide initiatives to optimise antimicrobial use, improve patient outcomes, and support national infection management priorities.

Main duties of the job

This leadership role is pivotal in driving AMS initiatives across the organisation, supporting safe and effective antimicrobial use, and contributing to national priorities in infection management.

As part of our multidisciplinary AMS team, you will:

• Lead on stewardship strategies and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to optimise antimicrobial prescribing.
• Provide expert advice on complex infection cases and antimicrobial policy.
• Act as the pharmacy AMS lead for education and training for pharmacy and clinical colleagues.
• Support in the management of medicines for outbreaks of known or emerging epidemic-prone diseases and overseerelated vaccination programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists passionate about AMS who are ready to develop leadership skills and influence practice at astrategic level. You will be joining a forward-thinking department committed to innovation and patient safety.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-B-264232

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 19th October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 19th October 2026. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level degree in pharmacy.
• Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)*.

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*.
• Management qualification.
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II.

Experience

Essential

• Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information.
• Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
• Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area.
• Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes
• Experience of writing professional reports.
• Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines.
• Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines.
• Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit.
• Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
• Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
• Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development
• Education and training experience including supervision and appraisal of staff and students.

Desirable

• Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital.
• Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients.
• Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a) including one or more of the following: surgery, neurosciences, critical care, antimicrobial stewardship, transplant, medicines information, acute and emergence medicine.
• Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
• Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
• Experience of horizon scanning.
• Experience of staff management

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area.
• Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation
• Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
• Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
• Knowedge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II. This will be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process.
• Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
• Be able to produce written reports.
• Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• Be able to manage and work well in a team.
• Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff.
• Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising.
• Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers
• Ability to plan, design and deliver teaching and training programmes

Desirable

• High level of IT literacy

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters level degree in pharmacy. Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)*. Desirable MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*. Management qualification. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II. Experience Essential Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information. Recent significant experience of patient consultation. Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area. Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes Experience of writing professional reports. Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines. Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit. Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines. Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups. Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development Education and training experience including supervision and appraisal of staff and students. Desirable Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital. Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients. Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a) including one or more of the following: surgery, neurosciences, critical care, antimicrobial stewardship, transplant, medicines information, acute and emergence medicine. Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications. Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting. Experience of horizon scanning. Experience of staff management Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area. Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes. Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching. Knowedge of pharmacy computer systems. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems. Skills Essential Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II. This will be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process. Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management. Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills. Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students. Be able to produce written reports. Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff. Be able to manage and work well in a team. Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff. Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising. Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers Ability to plan, design and deliver teaching and training programmes Desirable High level of IT literacy Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your clinical skills in a rewarding and patient-focused environment? Would you like the opportunity to use your medicines management expertise within Women's Health and make a real difference to the care of women and their families?

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our Women's Health Medicines Management team at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

You will provide a patient-centred medicines management service, working closely with pharmacists, midwives, nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team. Your role will include undertaking medicines reconciliation, supporting medicines optimisation and providing medicines-related advice to patients and healthcare professionals. You will also play an important role in supporting safe and timely discharge.

This is an excellent opportunity to build specialist experience within Women's Health while developing your clinical, leadership and service improvement skills. You will be supported by an experienced pharmacy team and have opportunities to contribute to training, audit and the ongoing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

• To provide medicines management services to all Women's health wards including compiling accurate medication histories and undertaking medicines reconciliation.
• To support pharmacists with medicines optimisation, including initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation for pharmacist review where required.
• To work closely with pharmacists, midwives, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To provide appropriate medicines-related information and advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals, including patient counselling where required.
• To contribute to the pharmacy service including dispensing and issuing prescriptions via the satellite and main dispensary. This will also involve accredited checking of prescriptions.
• To support the training and development of junior pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other staff, acting as a professional role model and contributing to the ongoing development of the Women's Health pharmacy service.

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

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

418-DTO0631-KA

Job locations

Luton

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns.

To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA).

To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs.

Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques.

Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home.

To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission.

To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol.

To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards.

To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate.

Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff.

Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries.

Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate.

Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division

Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits

Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed.

To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor.

To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes

Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate.

Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring.

Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota.

Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Job description Job responsibilities Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns. To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA). To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs. Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home. To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission. To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol. To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards. To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate. Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff. Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries. Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate. Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed. To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor. To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate. Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring. Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota. Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills / Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Registration with the GPhC

Desirable

• Clinical pharmacy qualification or accreditation
• Member of APTUK
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician

Experience

Essential

• CPD portfolio demonstrating competent pharmacy practice as a registered pharmacy technician.
• Ability to work to SOPs.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to SOP development
• Ward/Clinic based experience
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of training other staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to support with others learning

Communication

Essential

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

Desirable

• Empathetic communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of people and adapt communication style appropriately

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills / Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Registration with the GPhC Desirable Clinical pharmacy qualification or accreditation Member of APTUK Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Experience Essential CPD portfolio demonstrating competent pharmacy practice as a registered pharmacy technician. Ability to work to SOPs. Desirable Experience of contributing to SOP development Ward/Clinic based experience Experience of supervising staff Experience of training other staff Skills Essential Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to prioritise workloads Desirable Good interpersonal skills Ability to support with others learning Communication Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Experience of patient medication counselling Desirable Empathetic communication skills Able to communicate with a range of people and adapt communication style appropriately

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

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

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to employ a full time Assistant Technical Officer to join our Medicines Management Team at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff . Duties are varied and will include providing customer care at the pharmacy reception, dispensing for inpatients and outpatients across a wide range of specialties in the Dispensary and supporting the Medicines Management Technicians at ward level.

Whilst NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy service and Medicines Management for pharmacy support staff qualifications are required for this post, we welcome applicants who wish to work towards these qualifications and full training will be provided. This will include competency-based training. During training the contract will be Annex 21: 75% of a Band 3 for up to 12 months until qualifications in both NVQ Level 2 and Medicines Management are achieved.

Main duties of the job

You should have good communication & interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and or experience of working in a Pharmacy would be desirable but full training would be given through our in-house training programmes to the right candidate.

You will need to have a good standard of education and GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job summary

Job title: Pharmacist Location: Mitchison Road Surgery Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience Hours: 37.50 h - 12 month fixed term contract (mat cover) Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners. Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist at Operose Health, you will work closely with clinicians to improve patient care and make cost-effective prescribing decisions. Your responsibilities include running daily telephone triage clinics, reviewing pathology results, leading repeat prescription services, and participating in home visits and immunization initiatives. You will also review and act on hospital correspondence, particularly regarding medicine reconciliation, and liaise with local pharmacies to enhance patient outcomes. Working within a dedicated team, you will contribute to transforming the patient experience in primary care. We seek a GPhC registered candidate with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and a desire to improve patient care.

About us

Operose Health is a primary care service provider committed to delivering local primary care at scale. Our mission is to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience. We strive to offer excellent care and service to our patients while fostering a compassionate and understanding work environment for our employees. Our core values include being Caring, Ambitious, Resourceful, and striving for Excellence. We prioritize the professional development of our staff, offering support for gaining qualifications, providing CPD opportunities, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement in the healthcare field.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1555046974

Job locations

Operose Health

London N1 3NG

N1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:Pharmacist

Location:Mitchison Road Surgery

Salary:Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Hours: 37.50 h - 12 month fixed term contract (mat cover)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• As a member of the practice team, you will work closely with our clinicians to help and improve patient care and make cost effective proscribing decisions.
• You will run daily telephone triage clinics and call in patients for assessment and management where clinically indicated, as well as review and triage pathology results, contacting patients. Provide practice-based review clinical to those with LYCs or complex health needs.
• Review and action incoming hospital correspondence, particularly with regards to medicine reconciliation or initiation, liaising with local pharmacies to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead practice repeat prescription service and deal with queries from reception staff and patients. Also participate in home visits and immunisations initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

What we look for in new colleagues:

• GPhC registered.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written as well as the ability to work well as a part of a team and willingness to develop clinically.
• A can-do attitude with a real desire to improve patient care.

Package Description:

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £60,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title:Pharmacist Location:Mitchison Road SurgerySalary:Up to £60,000 depending on experienceHours: 37.50 h - 12 month fixed term contract (mat cover)Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.Main Responsibilities:As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: As a member of the practice team, you will work closely with our clinicians to help and improve patient care and make cost effective proscribing decisions. You will run daily telephone triage clinics and call in patients for assessment and management where clinically indicated, as well as review and triage pathology results, contacting patients. Provide practice-based review clinical to those with LYCs or complex health needs. Review and action incoming hospital correspondence, particularly with regards to medicine reconciliation or initiation, liaising with local pharmacies to improve patient outcomes. Lead practice repeat prescription service and deal with queries from reception staff and patients. Also participate in home visits and immunisations initiatives.Ideal Candidate:What we look for in new colleagues: GPhC registered. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written as well as the ability to work well as a part of a team and willingness to develop clinically. A can-do attitude with a real desire to improve patient care. Package Description:How well support you: Annual salary of up to £60,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata. Support to gain independent prescribing qualification. 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs. Access to our bespoke learning management system. The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop. Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles. Cycle to work scheme. Travel season ticket loans Discount cards. Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered; excellent communication skills; ability to work well in a team; willingness to develop clinically; can-do attitude with a desire to improve patient care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registered; excellent communication skills; ability to work well in a team; willingness to develop clinically; can-do attitude with a desire to improve patient care.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

London N1 3NG

N1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

London N1 3NG

N1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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