Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Neurosciences | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Bristol is seeking a motivated clinical pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Department. This role is focused on delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services within the neurosciences directorate, while engaging in mentorship and team leadership. Requirements include a completed or nearly completed clinical diploma and a commitment to professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a passion for advancing in the pharmacy field.

Qualifications

• Motivated clinical pharmacist aspiring for advancement.
• Interest in neurosciences and specialty pharmacy.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services.
• Teach and supervise less experienced pharmacists.
• Contribute to the Pharmacy weekend service.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Mentoring

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication

Education

Clinical diploma (in progress/completed)

Job description

Are you a Band 6 clinical pharmacist who is due to complete the first year of your clinical diploma in the next few months? Or, maybe you're currently a Band 7 clinical pharmacist who has an interest neurosciences and are looking to further your career to become a Specialist Pharmacist at a large teaching hospital and regional centre of excellence.

The Pharmacy Department at North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking a motivated clinical pharmacist who aspires to advance their career as a Specialist Neurosciences Clinical Pharmacist. You will join a team of Rotational Band 6 and 7 Pharmacists, and also work closely alongside the Lead Neurosciences Pharmacist - Band 8a. This will enable you to immerse yourself fully in the specialty area, while also honing additional skills such as leadership, mentoring, and service development to enrich your personal portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to inpatients and outpatients within the neurosciences directorate.
• To provide support to the Highly Specialist Pharmacist for Neurosciences.
• To act in accordance with Medicines legislation, the code of ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council, United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards and Trust policies and procedures.
• To teach and supervise less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students.
• To contribute to the Pharmacy weekend service, late nights and provide backup support to the on call pharmacists out of hours.

Scope of Clinical Practice

1. In conjunction with the senior clinical pharmacists provide and develop a specialist pharmaceutical service within North Bristol NHS Trust aligned to the Trust Values.
2. Deliver specific improvements in the management of patient’s medication to facilitate the discharge process by utilising ward-based discharges and communication with healthcare colleagues in Primary care with the overall aim to reduce length of patient stays.
3. Work closely with the clinical site and Trust operational teams to ensure clear communications about daily patient flow issues.
4. Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based, and rational use of medicines in line with the Trust Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised.
5. Challenge inappropriate prescribing and elevate as appropriate.
6. Support and promote antimicrobial stewardship.
7. Advise on strategies to ensure cost‑effective use of resources and be involved with achieving CIP targets. In addition, feedback to prescribers.
8. Support attainment of medicines related CQUIN and other targets as appropriate.
9. Ensure that an accurate medication history is obtained for each patient using the appropriate sources (GP, community pharmacist, patient/carer, clinic notes, nursing home).
10. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment.
11. Work closely with the GPs/community pharmacists where necessary to ensure timely and seamless discharge of patients.
12. Provide professional supervision to Patients Services on a sessional basis and be the responsible pharmacist when needed.
13. Record clinical Pharmacy activity in line with departmental procedures.
14. Record interventions in line with departmental procedures.
15. Record and investigate incidents in line with Trust procedures.
16. Audit and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement as required by the directorate, Pharmacy department or the Trust.
17. Maintain medicines management systems in conjunction with patients/carers, ward staff and pharmacy staff. Supervise medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff.
18. Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, trainee pharmacists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of rotational specialties.
19. Supervise medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff as required.
20. Ensure that all procedures are adhered to, reviewed regularly and that all necessary records are completed.
21. Update / prepare medication‑related policies, protocols and pathways used within rotational specialties.
22. Support the Formulary team with new drug requests and shared care protocols where required.
23. Support the Pharmacoeconomics team with horizon scanning, monitoring to ensure adherence to NICE guidance, and ensuring appropriate funding is in place for high‑cost medication.
24. Keep up to date with developments in Pharmacy in order to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual. Maintain a record of Continuing Professional Development.
25. Provide accurate medicines information to nurses, doctors and patients.
26. Attend multidisciplinary meetings and specialty‑specific meetings as required.
27. Participate in on call (emergency duty) out of hours service support to junior pharmacists as required.

Specialised Neurological Services

The Institute of Neurosciences at North Bristol NHS Trust provides specialised services for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions including Neurology, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurophysiology.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.