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Bank Pharmacist - Clinical Services

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Profession
Pharmacist
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Staff recruited will be BANK only and will only be assigned shifts when needed and when approved by the relevant OT, Bank and Agency panel)
Posted Date
08 Jan 2026

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team and deliver excellent clinical pharmacy input across a variety of clinical specialties. This role offers the chance to work in diverse settings, contribute to safe and effective medicines management, and make a real difference to patient care.

This post is Bank and shifts will be offered on a 'when required' basis.

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Clinical Pharmacist who brings:

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience across multiple specialties
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven leadership ability and a collaborative approach
  • Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care

Our department prides itself in cross-sector working breaking down barriers, highlighted by a strong admission avoidance agenda.

The pharmacy department has strong education links with universities and we actively encourage staff development.  Many of our pharmacists are working on their Advanced Pharmacist Portfolios or pursuing  postgraduate studies.

The successful candidate will  have experience of working within clinical services and have a proven record of delivering effective change.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then please apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a clinical pharmacy ward service to RWT patients

Provide professional pharmaceutical services, including reviewing prescriptions, dispensing aseptic preparation, and clinical pharmacy services in all areas of the department.

Supervise/provide professional support to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and support staff.

Managed by principal pharmacist for the area.

To act as an independent prescriber once registered with the GPhC in line with local policy and entered in the trust NMP register.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will provide the following services to the relevant Directorate (not exhaustive):

To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards and departments within the relevant directorate.

To provide clinical support to the relevant directorate.

Support safe prescribing and medication governance.

Participate in service improvement projects.

To continuously monitor the drug expenditure against budgets for the relevant directorate.

Review and develop treatment guidelines and PGDs.

Participate in the training of pharmacists, doctors, nurses and undergraduate students.

Applicants must be registered with the GPhC, have a broad range of hospital pharmacy experience and have or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent. An independent prescribing qualification is desirable.

Please see the Trust website for the full job description and person specification attached to the vacancy.