Lead Pharmacist – Specialist Surgery | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Lead Pharmacist - Specialist Surgery to deliver clinical pharmacy services within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and a passion for patient care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance pharmacy services. Applicants should be driven by continuous improvement and leadership.

Benefits

Support for ongoing education

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of working within a clinical environment.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work at a senior level within the service to influence patient care.
• Promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing.
• Develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

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 tak[e] on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patient’s care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills.
• The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect 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.
• In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
• 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.

About the department and location

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 on-call 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. Blackpool offers a variety of attractions and connections, including rail access to Edinburgh and London.

Requirements and commitments

• Evidence of completion of a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience working within a clinical environment and evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.

Application information

See job description for further details. This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025.