Band 8a Advanced Pharmacist

Flexzo Ai; Northampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, is recruiting an Advanced Pharmacist to join a unique split role across Women’s & Children’s services and Education & Training.

The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership in education and workforce development, supporting patient care and shaping the future pharmacy workforce within the Trust. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration required.
• Minimum 4 years’ post‑registration hospital experience.
• Strong clinical experience in acute/ward settings.
• Experience in teaching, training or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an advanced clinical pharmacy service across paediatrics and women’s health.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice within multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead trainee pharmacist training programmes and supervise placements.
• Contribute to medicines governance, safety initiatives and guidelines.
• Lead on or work towards independent prescribing development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teaching/training

Clinical pharmacy

Education

MPharm (or equivalent)

GPhC registration

Job description

Advanced Pharmacist – Women’s & Children’s / Education & Training (Band 8a)

Kettering General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
Full‑Time, Perm or Bank
50:50 Clinical & Education Role
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with Kettering General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy team in a unique split role across Women’s & Children’s services and Education & Training. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership in education and workforce development, supporting both patient care and the future pharmacy workforce.

About The Role

This dual role offers the opportunity to work across both clinical services and education leadership.

Clinical (Women’s & Children’s)

• Deliver an advanced clinical pharmacy service across paediatrics and women’s health
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice within multidisciplinary teams
• Support medicines optimisation, governance, and safety initiatives
• Contribute to guidelines, PGDs, and service development
• Undertake or work towards independent prescribing

Education & Training

• Lead the organisation and delivery of trainee pharmacist training programmes
• Act as a Designated Supervisor and support trainee and undergraduate placements
• Deliver medicines management training to pharmacy staff, doctors, and nurses
• Work with regional and national partners to ensure training aligns with GPhC and NHSE standards

You will play a key role in shaping both clinical services and pharmacy education strategy within the Trust.

Essential Requirements

• MPharm (or equivalent)
• GPhC registration
• Minimum 4 years’ post‑registration hospital experience
• Strong clinical experience across acute/ward‑based settings
• Experience in teaching, training, or supervision
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (Diploma/MSc)
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Experience in Women’s & Children’s services
• Experience acting as a Designated Supervisor
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Experience in service development and leadership