Band 8a Pharmacist - Acute

Sanctuary Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 8a Acute Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services in an acute hospital environment in Blackpool. The ideal applicant will have HCPC registration and previous experience in acute care settings, focusing on medicine, surgery, and orthopaedics. This position offers flexible work options and competitive pay, alongside the chance for diverse clinical exposure and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible locum work

Highly competitive pay

Diverse clinical exposure

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• Previous experience in an acute hospital is required.
• Valid driving license for on-site responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services in acute settings focusing on medicine, surgery, and orthopaedics.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and ensure patient safety.
• Review prescriptions and make clinical recommendations.
• Support patients' timely discharges using electronic systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for person-centred care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Acute hospital experience

Clinical pharmacy services

Medicines reconciliation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Band 8a Acute Pharmacist

Location: Blackpool, UK

Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing; Salary: Up to £36 per hour

Specialism: Acute care with focus on general medicine, surgery, and orthopaedics.

What You Will Do

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services on acute hospital wards, with a focus on medicine, surgery, and orthopaedics.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and intervene as needed to ensure patient safety.
• Review prescriptions and patient histories, making clinical recommendations as appropriate.
• Support timely and efficient discharges through use of electronic prescribing systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Previous acute hospital experience.
• Valid driving licence for on-site responsibilities.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible locum work offering control over assignments and schedule.
• Highly competitive pay recognizing specialist experience and qualifications.
• Diverse clinical exposure across medicine, surgery, and orthopaedics.
• Professional development through experiences in fast-paced healthcare settings.

About Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted agency recognised for roles in healthcare staffing. This description is for a current vacancy and reflects standard recruitment details.