Band 8b Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 8b Pharmacist for a ward-based role in the UK. The position involves delivering advanced clinical pharmacy services, overseeing medicines optimisation, and working with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have GPhC registration and significant hospital experience. Apply now to join a supportive and established team.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Candidate support

NHS approved opportunities

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required to practice as a pharmacist.
• Significant hospital experience at Band 8a/8b level essential.
• Ability to work autonomously in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical expertise within acute care

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Hospital experience at Band 8a/8b

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.