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Lead Pharmacist – Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Blackpool, England
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 £2400 per annum Emergency Duty Commitment
Profession
Pharmacist
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
19 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
05 May 2026

Job overview

Do you have a passion for hospital pharmacy and a proven track record in clinical practice?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care?

Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in patient care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated pharmacist to take on a senior role as Lead Pharmacist -Gastroenterology  within our dynamic Pharmacy team

Pharmacy is recognised as a key resource within our Gastroenterology department, and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead services in this area working alongside other Specialist Lead Pharmacists.

Our department is dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care. We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong organisational and communication skills, eager to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services for Gastroenterology patients. As part of the MDT, you will deliver a comprehensive, high-quality clinical service.

This role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, leadership capabilities, and operational expertise. You will be part of a forward-thinking pharmacy department that values innovation, professional growth, and teamwork.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a real impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.

In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.

Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To lead and manage day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to Gastroentrology department.

See job description for further details.