Advanced Pharmacist Woman and Child

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join their team in Peterborough. In this ward-based role, you will lead clinical services, develop guidelines, and train pharmacy staff. The ideal candidate should have a pharmacy degree, GPhC registration, and experience in specialty pharmacy practice. This position offers a part-time, permanent contract with a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per year, pro rata.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in specialty pharmacy practice.
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training.
• Computer literate with knowledge of clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service.
• Act as line manager and support service development.
• Lead clinical services in specialty areas.

Skills

Communication of complex information

Effective staff management

Analytical and judgment skills

Organizational awareness

Education

Degree or Masters in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)

Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy applications

Job description

Overview

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we have the opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our workforce. This static post, based at Peterborough City Hospital, offers the opportunity to further develop clinical skills across a wide range of specialties within the Woman and Child area, including general paediatrics, paediatric oncology, paediatric rheumatology, paediatric high-dependency, neonatal intensive care, antenatal and postnatal obstetrics, gynaecology and breast care. The role is predominantly ward-based, working with the Principal Pharmacist to lead and develop clinical services as part of a small, well-established Pharmacy team, and to train staff rotating through the area. You will also be involved in the development of guidelines, policies, PGDs and formulary reviews, ensuring appropriate use of high-cost drugs, and training of pharmacy staff, nursing, midwifery and medical staff.

Main duties

• Work to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum.
• Take professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the designated (CBU) / Specialty area and associated clinical areas and wards to meet their goals.
• Act as line manager as shown in the organisational structure chart.
• Provide expert clinical and service information to the pharmacy senior management team to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.
• RPS - Core Advanced curriculum
• In March 2023, Health Education England agreed this RPS curriculum as equivalent to their Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.

About Us

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally. We offer a range of benefits to support our staff.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 176-F-7210988-B
• Job location: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities: If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification that is attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Education and Qualifications
  • Educated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
  • Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
  • Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
• Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
• Credentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in specialty pharmacy practice
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training
• Experience of leading change management processes
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice

Desirable

• Experience in research, work published or presented to conference

Key Skills

Essential

• Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
• Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
• Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to forecast & innovate including long term service planning

Disclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be required. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.