Specialist Pharmacist - Women and Children-Progression Post

Job overview

We are pleased to offer an excellent progression opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to take a leading role in delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services across Women and Children’s services at Bedford Hospital. This includes maternity, neonatology and paediatrics, gynaecology and supporting patients with complex and high-risk medicines needs.

The post holder will act as a specialist pharmacist with responsibilities for service development, line management and training of junior staff, contributing to the ongoing development of the clinical pharmacy service. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist with experience across a range of clinical specialties and a strong interest in women’s and children’s care. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their expertise and progress from Specialist Pharmacist to Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.

This role requires vision, energy and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient-centred care. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal, paediatric, pharmacy and management services.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide access to relevant training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop, and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources.
• Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use.
• Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety.
• Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and pre‑registration pharmacists.
• Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in every aspect of the role

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

In this role, you will lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists, planning and developing a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). You will ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources.

You will take responsibility for delivering defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead and Specialist Pharmacists. The post involves providing specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing (where applicable) within the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management, and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance.

Supporting the CSL and Pharmacy Department, you will contribute to risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities around medicines use. You will also lead and develop clinical pharmacy audits and practice‑based research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety.

The role includes clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and pre‑registration pharmacists. You will act as a professional role model, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in all aspects of the role. Finally, you will develop advanced specialist knowledge in critical care and anaesthesia, serving as a source of expert advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.