Clinical Lead Pharmacist – Critical Care & Theatres

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Pharmacist-Critical Care and Theatres at Bedford Hospital. You will lead clinical pharmacy services across the Critical Care Unit, Recovery Unit and Operating Theatres, delivering expert care and developing staff.

The post offers progression toward Advanced Specialist Pharmacist level with ongoing training and opportunities to shape service development within a 7‑day rota, including late duties and on‑calls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation.
• Quality Improvement Training.
• MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent).
• Train the trainer qualification.
• Independent pharmacist prescriber.
• Member of the RPS.
• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service within Critical Care and Anaesthesia.
• Ensure safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical care including non‑medical prescribing within scope.
• Support governance, risk management, and financial stewardship across the service.
• Lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and practice‑based research.
• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to the wider pharmacy workforce.
• Act as a professional role model promoting excellence in clinical practice.

Education

Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent

Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)

Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Independent pharmacist prescriber

Train the trainer qualification

Member of the RPS

Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Pharmacist-Critical Care and Theatres at Bedford Hospital. You will lead clinical pharmacy services across the Critical Care Unit, Recovery Unit and Operating Theatres, delivering expert care and developing staff.

The post offers progression toward Advanced Specialist Pharmacist level with ongoing training and opportunities to shape service development within a 7‑day rota, including late duties and on‑calls.