Band 8A Pharmacist

Pertemps Medical Milton Keynes; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 8a Pharmacist to join an acute trust on a ward-based assignment. This role requires GPhC registration and previous ward-based hospital experience. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, provide expert support to multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe and effective medication practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician looking to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist.
• Previous ward-based hospital experience (Band 7 / 8a level).
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to assigned wards.
• Provide expert medicines optimisation support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and clinical reviews.
• Ensure safe and effective prescribing, dispensing and administration.
• Offer specialist advice to clinicians, nursing staff and patients.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient counselling.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge in acute care

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Band 8a Pharmacist – Acute Trust (Ward-Based)

Start Date: Asap

Contract Duration: 31st December 2025

Hours: Monday To Friday, 08:45am – 17:00pm

Pay: £26.42 / hour – Standard £42.27 / hour – Bank Holiday

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Band8a Pharmacist to join a busty acute trust on a ward-based assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care across a range of specialities including :

• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics

Key Responsibilities :

Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to assigned wards

Provide expert medicines optimisation support to multidisciplinary teams

Conduct medicines reconciliation and clinical reviews

Ensure safe and effective prescribing, dispensing and administration

Offer specialist advice to clinicians, nursing staff and patients

Contribute to discharge planning and patient counselling

Requirements :

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Previous ward-based hospital experience (Band 7 / 8a level)

Strong clinical knowledge in acute care

Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary environment

Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Why Work with Us :

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