Specialist Homecare Pharmacist Band 7

National Health Service; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Homecare Pharmacist to shape the future of our Homecare Pharmacy Service. You will advise on treatment pathways for high-cost medicines and biosimilars, and work with clinical teams to optimise patient care.

The role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration, governance, and ongoing staff training within the Homecare Service. A dynamic, accountable professional with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent and GPhC registration.
• Postgraduate clinical diploma is desirable; Non-Medical Prescribing preferred.
• Advanced practice in one or more relevant areas and advanced clinical pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the homecare team delivering high-quality, value-driven service.
• Promote safe, effective and economical use of medicines for homecare patients.
• Support biosimilar implementation and ensure governance standards are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Enthusiastic

Team collaboration

Ability under pressure

Education

MPharm Degree

GPhC registration

Postgraduate clinical diploma

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our brilliant and well-established Clinical Homecare Pharmacy team as a Specialist Homecare Pharmacist.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacist to help shape the future of the homecare and clinical pharmacy service here at East Lancashire Hospital.

You will be responsible for supporting the development of the Homecare Pharmacy Service, providing advice to homecare service users on the use of the service.

The role will allow you to work in the field of clinical pharmacy, becoming a subject matter expert, with support from experts, across clinical specialities based on interest and departmental need.

You will provide advice on treatment pathways to facilitate access to high-cost drug treatments and use of biosimilar medicines.

We are seeking a motivated individual who demonstrates commitment, accountability and is a positive role model.

Main duties of the job

• Be a member of the homecare team, which provides a high-quality service to the Trust.
• Along with all pharmacy staff, the aim is to promote the safe, effective and economical use of medicines in patients being cared for by the Trust.
• Support the implementation of biosimilar medicines, making the best use of NHS resources and ensuring that high standards of governance are maintained.
• Contribute to management of specialist conditions and assist with co-ordinating use of biologics across specialist teams.
• Undertake an active role in treatment decisions in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Review blueteq system to provide assurance that treatment is in line with NICE guidelines.
• Assist the Senior Homecare Pharmacist in the provision of clinical training and supervision of pharmacy staff.
• Support the management of staff within the Pharmacy Homecare Service to ensure the effective operation of the service.
• Liaise with the specialist nurses to ensure the homecare service is managed in line with homecare quality standards and NICE Technology Appraisals.
• Co-ordinate with external homecare teams to review service level agreements.
• Contribute to the annual RPS Homecare audit.
• Contribute to the clinical pharmacy rota including late-night and on-call services.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.

We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

You may also be interested to know that East Lancashire Hospitals provides onsite parking and is well connected to the motorway network, making an easy commuting distance from Manchester and Liverpool, with many of our team hailing from these locations.

The Lake District is a short drive away for leisure activities.

Details

Date posted 29 October 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change BandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 435-D207-26

Job locations Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Rd Blackburn BB2 3HH United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities See attached documents for full detailed job description.

You will need to be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, in order to provide excellent patient care and deliver the Trusts Medicines Optimisation strategy.

Additional contact information If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact: Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist Surgery and Anaesthetics Service) [e-mail] 01254 734545 Kit Patel (Senior Pharmacist- High-Cost Medicines and Homecare) [e-mail] 01254 735626

Job responsibilities See attached documents for full detailed job description.

You will need to be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, in order to provide excellent patient care and deliver the Trusts Medicines Optimisation strategy.

Additional contact information If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact: Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist Surgery and Anaesthetics Service) [e-mail] 01254 734545 Kit Patel (Senior Pharmacist- High-Cost Medicines and Homecare) [e-mail] 01254 735626

Person Specification

Person Specification Qualification EssentialMPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalentMember GPhC.DesirablePostgraduate clinical diploma.Non-Medical Prescribing. Experience EssentialAdvanced practice in one or more relevant areasAdvanced clinical pharmacy experience and practiceAbility to deal with complex clinical issuesDesirableSupervisory management of a team.Reports to committees. Experience of leading pharmacy services in primary or secondary careExperience of practice/understanding of homecare Knowledge and Skills EssentialUnderstanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical PolicyGeneral knowledge of development of NHS developments including primary and secondary careUnderstanding of risk management and principles of clinical governanceAble to communicate highly complex information to senior staff both within and outside pharmacy and patients Personal Attributes EssentialAble to prioritise workload and work under pressureFlexible working

Person Specification Qualification EssentialMPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalentMember GPhC.DesirablePostgraduate clinical diploma.Non-Medical Prescribing. Experience EssentialAdvanced practice in one or more relevant areasAdvanced clinical pharmacy experience and practiceAbility to deal with complex clinical issuesDesirableSupervisory management of a team.Reports to committees. Experience of leading pharmacy services in primary or secondary careExperience of practice/understanding of homecare Knowledge and Skills EssentialUnderstanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical PolicyGeneral knowledge of development of NHS developments including primary and secondary careUnderstanding of risk management and principles of clinical governanceAble to communicate highly complex information to senior staff both within and outside pharmacy and patients Personal Attributes EssentialAble to prioritise workload and work under pressureFlexible working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Rd Blackburn BB2 3HH United Kingdom

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