Band 8a Pharmacist - Biologics & Homecare

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to manage Biologics and Homecare Services within the NHS. This leadership role is vital for overseeing safe medication use and supporting clinical teams. Candidates should have GPhC registration and experience in biologics and high-cost drugs. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist support

Weekly payroll

NHS approved

Access to various opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior level.
• Proven expertise in biologics, high-cost drugs, and/or homecare services.
• Ability to provide effective ward-based pharmacy support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning and safe use of biologic therapies.
• Manage homecare medicines service for high-quality patient experience.
• Provide clinical ward cover, including prescription screening.

Skills

GPhC Registration

Expertise in biologics

Project management experience

Clinical background

Service development

Job description

Band 8a Senior Pharmacist – Biologics and Homecare

Location: Essex  |  Schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00 am – 17:15 pm  |  Start Date: ASAP  |  Contract Duration: Ongoing  |  Rate: £40 - £46/hour (Dependant on experience)

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to lead and manage the Biologics and Homecare Services within this East of England NHS Trust, with additional responsibility for ward-based clinical cover, including prescription screening and medication ordering.

This is a key leadership role in the pharmacy team, providing expert clinical input across specialist services while ensuring safe, effective, and patient-focused use of high-cost and homecare medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the commissioning, procurement, and safe use of biologic therapies across multiple specialities
• Managing and developing the trusts homecare medicines service, ensuring robust governance, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality patient experience.
• Working with specialist teams to support initiation, monitoring, and ongoing use of high-cost drugs, in line with NICE and commissioning guidelines.
• Leading on audit, reporting, and service improvement for homecare and biologics
• Provide clinical ward cover, including prescription screening and medication ordering to support safe and timely patient care
• Offer expert advice to clinical teams on complex medicines use, including biologics and other specialist treatments
• Support the training and development of junior staff across the pharmacy service

Essential Requirements

• GPhC Registration
• Previous experience at a senior level
• Proven expertise in biologics, high-cost drugs, and/or homecare services
• Strong clinical background and ability to provide effective ward-based pharmacy support
• Experience in service development, project management, sand working with commissioners or specialist MDTs.

Why Work With Us

• Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
• NHS approved: Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
• Pharmacy specialists: Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Service-focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• Candidate benefits: You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our pharmacy team will be in contact with you.