Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy Team and make a difference by leading the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to our Medical division and associated clinical areas. This is a new role for our department and we are excited to expand our portfolio of Lead Pharmacist roles. You will work with medical and nursing staff to reduce medication related adverse events and formulate action plans with the division to reduce errors and risks related to the use of medicines.
A key role will be to oversee provision of accurate, evaluated information on drug expenditure for agreed medical specialties and assist medical specialty managers in making optimal use of their drug budgets.
Main duties of the job
There will be opportunities to provide advice to medical and nursing staff on the safe, efficient use of medicines and their prescribing and administration whilst overseeing supervision and training of Pharmacy colleagues as required. You will provide input into governance issues arising within the division and advise on financial aspects of medication use. You will be involved in clinical supervision of junior pharmacists and develop an appropriate training programme to enable a range of pharmacists to contribute to pharmaceutical care in medical settings.
The successful candidate will collaborate with system partners to improve service provision and share good practice, whilst also being independent prescriber, or be working towards the role within an agreed time frame.
This role involves input into:
- Clinical Services
- Medical Directorate
- Dispensary
- Education and Training
- Service Development
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- UK Registered
- Substantial UK experience in Medicine specialty
- Evidence of team management / leadership skills
- Non medical prescriber or willing to undertake
- Evidence of effective team working
Desirable
- Evidence of divisional financial input
- Post graduate qualification or working towards
Service and improvement
Essential
- Understanding of QIPP and current requirements within the NHS
- Understanding of current Pharmacy landscape and workings of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of a leading / involvement in quality improvement projects / audit
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This advert is for Lead Pharmacist - Medicine with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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