Band 8B Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 8b Pharmacist for a ward-based role in the UK. The position involves providing advanced clinical pharmacy services across various specialities. Candidates must be GPhC registered and have significant hospital experience. This role offers competitive hourly rates and is based in Lancashire, requiring a commitment to high-quality patient care and effective communication.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Candidate benefits from specialist support

Access to various NHS opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and significant experience at Band 8a/8b level.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in advanced clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead clinical pharmacy services across assigned wards.
• Provide medicines optimisation and clinical leadership.
• Oversee medicines reconciliation and therapeutic reviews.
• Act as a specialist advisor to clinical teams.
• Support safe prescribing and clinical governance.

Skills

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Clinical expertise in acute care

Strong communication skills

Decision-making and problem-solving

Job description

Band 8b Pharmacist - Acute Trust (Ward-Based)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Until 4th Janruary 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 17:00pm

Pay: £31.71/hour - Standard £50.74/hour - Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Band 8b pharmacist to join an acute trust on a ward-based assignment. This senior role involves providing advanced clinical pharmacy services across key specialities, including:

• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead high-level clinical pharmacy services across assigned wards
• Provide advanced medicines optimisation and clinical leadership
• Oversee complex medicines reconciliation and therapeutic reviews
• Act as a specialist advisor to multidisciplinary teams and senior clinicians
• Support safe prescribing, clinical governance and policy implementation
• Contribute to discharge planning, patient counselling and service improvement initiatives

Requirements

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Significant hospital experience at Band 8a/8b level
• Strong clinical expertise within acute care settings
• Ability to work autonomously and provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills

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 Specialist: 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 dedicate specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience

How to apply

To apply, please send across your CV and contact details to and a member of our team will be in touch with you