Band 8b Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency seeks a Band 8b pharmacist for a ward-based role. The candidate should have significant hospital experience and be skilled in clinical pharmacy services across key specialities such as General Medicine and Surgery. Responsibilities include leading clinical services, providing medicines optimisation, and advising multidisciplinary teams. Immediate start available. Apply via email.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment specialist

Weekly payroll

Access to various NHS opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Significant experience in hospital settings required.
• Strong clinical skills in acute care environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level clinical pharmacy services on wards.
• Lead medicines optimisation and clinical leadership.
• Oversee medicines reconciliation and therapeutic reviews.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams and senior clinicians.
• Support safe prescribing and policy implementation.
• Contribute to discharge planning and service improvement.

Skills

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Hospital experience at Band 8a/8b

Clinical expertise in acute care

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Communication and problem-solving skills

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 [e-mail] and a member of our team will be in touch with you.