Lead Pharmacist – Specialist Surgery

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS hospital organization is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Specialist Surgery to provide clinical pharmacy services and enhance patient care. Candidates should have strong leadership, clinical skills, and a commitment to professional development. This permanent, full-time position is based in Blackpool, UK, offering competitive salary and opportunities for growth within an innovative pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience, with 2 years in a clinical pharmacy role.
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge and maintains a broad level of practice.
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the clinical pharmacy service within the surgical area.
• Promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing.
• Provide training and supervision to departmental staff.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisation and time management

Problem-solving ability

Proactive and innovative

Education

Vocational master's degree in pharmacy

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Registered with the GPhC

Prescribing qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly motivated pharmacist looking to take the next steps in your career?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Pharmacist - Specialist Surgery to join our dedicated Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. This role will see you working alongside the Lead Pharmacist - General Surgery to lead on the clinical pharmacy service to this area. We are looking for a pharmacist with a proven track record in hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience. You'\'ll possess excellent clinical knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to influence and lead. Crucially you'\'ll be passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to the development of pharmacy services. At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, we'\'re committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where our staff can flourish. This role offers an opportunity to develop across a range of areas including advanced clinical skills, leadership development and operational skills. You'\'ll be part of a forward thinking pharmacy department that values innovation, professional growth and teamwork. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year; £2400 per annum Emergency Duty Commitment

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 382-CS24-25-A

Location

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patient care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspects of this role.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.

Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
• 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
• Registered with the GPhC.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Prescribing qualification or working towards

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice.
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team
• Ability in problem solving.
• Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice.
• Evaluates quality of own work.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues.
• Pro-active and innovative.
• Experience in medicines safety

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Management/Leadership qualification
• Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
• Good Presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to pharmacy
• Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.

Work or other experience

• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7.
• Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure
• Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting.
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication.
• Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/management including the ability to delegate appropriately.
• Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Experience in clinical audit

Other

• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Examples of research within a pharmacy clinical setting

About us

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.

As one of the United Kingdom\'s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it'\'s not just a good place to work; it'\'s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.

Employer details

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/