Advanced Clin Pharmacist — Medicine/Surgery (Flexible)

Northampton General Hospital; Northampton; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Medicine or Surgery with Practice Development responsibilities. This Band 8a fixed-term post (9 months) offers leadership in medicines optimisation and integration of clinical pharmacy across services.

You will work with Principal Pharmacists and Associate Chief Pharmacists, training junior pharmacists and technicians, and contributing to clinical pathways and governance.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with registered status in the UK (GPhC).
• Eligible for independent prescribing or willing to work towards it.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Mandatory CPD portfolio and continuing professional development.
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and Royal College membership are desirable.
• Experience leading pharmacy services and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead medicines optimisation and clinical leadership across medicine services.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services in medicine/surgery and contribute to Practice Development.
• Deputise for Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care as needed.
• Mentor pharmacists, trainees and technicians; support education and training.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways, prescribing guidance, and formulary submissions.
• Participate in weekend, on-call duties, and service improvement projects.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical leadership

Prescribing (NMP)

Mentoring/teaching

Audit & service improvement

Education

MPharm/BPharm

GPhC registration

Independent prescribing

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

CPD portfolio

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Royal Pharmaceutical Society member

Management training

Tools

Job description

Northampton General Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Medicine or Surgery with Practice Development responsibilities. This Band 8a fixed-term post (9 months) offers leadership in medicines optimisation and integration of clinical pharmacy across services.

You will work with Principal Pharmacists and Associate Chief Pharmacists, training junior pharmacists and technicians, and contributing to clinical pathways and governance.