Pharmacist

NHS Professionals; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services, optimizing medication management, and providing professional supervision. Candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy and registration with the GPhC. Strong communication skills and hospital experience are essential, while familiarity with NHS procedures is desirable. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPharm) or equivalent qualification required.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
• Hospital experience in a clinical setting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Taking drug histories and completing medicines reconciliation.
• Screening patients for medicines optimisation and developing care plans.
• Conducting medication reviews for safe prescribing.
• Monitoring and adjusting patient medications based on monitoring results.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medicines Optimisation

Communication Skills

Time Management

Decision Making

Organisational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Registration with the GPhC

Job description

Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust & Liverpool Womens NHS FT

Location: Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Salary: Band 8a

Contract Type: Full‑Time (37.5 hours per week)

Overview

Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist to join our dedicated team at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to play a key role in delivering high‑quality clinical pharmacy services and optimising medication management for inpatients.

Responsibilities

• Taking drug histories on admission and completing medicines reconciliation for inpatients.
• Screening newly admitted patients for medicines optimisation issues and developing individualised care plans.
• Conducting medication reviews to ensure safe, evidence‑based, and cost‑effective prescribing.
• Monitoring and adjusting patient medication based on therapeutic drug monitoring results and response to treatment.
• Counselling patients on their medication, ensuring they understand their drug therapy and any potential side effects.
• Providing professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary, ensuring best practices in dispensing and medicines management.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)/Revalidation in line with professional requirements.
• Previous relevant hospital experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong foundation in Clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time‑management, decision‑making, and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using clinical systems and electronic prescribing tools.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience in a specialist clinical area such as acute medicine, critical care, or cardiology.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
• Familiarity with NHS policies and procedures in medicines management.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and skilled clinical pharmacist looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and cover letter to the recruitment team through the Trust's careers portal or via the contact details provided in the full job posting.