Band 7 Pharmacist - Hospital & Prescribing - Birmingham

Pulse Staffing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks a Band 7 Hospital Pharmacist to join the Birmingham team. The role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services, supporting safe prescribing, and contributing to medicines reconciliation in a fast-paced teaching hospital environment.

The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams, optimise medicines management and improve patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and governance.

Qualifications

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Have NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrate Band 7 level or equivalent experience.
• Possess prescribing support experience.
• Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and reviews.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across designated wards/departments.
• Support safe and effective prescribing practices in the hospital.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and clinical medication reviews.
• Offer specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote medicines optimisation and safe medicine use.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical audits, governance activities and service projects.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

GPhC registration

NHS hospital pharmacy experience

Band 7 level experience

Prescribing support experience

Medicines reconciliation

Communication and problem-solving

Education

GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber (desirable)

Job description

Band 7 Pharmacist - Hospital & Prescribing - Birmingham

London

Job Title: Hospital & Prescribing Pharmacist
Banding: Band 7
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: 5 th October
Duration: 6 weeks initially with extension
Hourly Rate: £28 - £30
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Hospital & Prescribing Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to work within one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals, providing specialist pharmaceutical care and supporting safe prescribing practices across a range of clinical services.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across designated wards and departments.
• Support safe and effective prescribing practices throughout the hospital.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and clinical medication reviews.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Promote medicines optimisation and support the safe use of medicines.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives.
• Participate in clinical audits, governance activities, and service improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Have previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrate experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• Possess strong clinical knowledge and prescribing support experience.
• Have experience undertaking clinical medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Be confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Pulse?

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