Specialist Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking NHS Trust in Lancashire is looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Emergency Department Pharmacy Team. The role involves providing high-quality clinical services and working with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient care. Candidates should have a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and strong communication skills. The Trust values continuous professional development and offers training support to its staff.

Benefits

Commitment to continuing professional development

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• Experience working within a clinical environment is essential.
• Evidence of teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to work towards a prescribing qualification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Influence the patient's care pathway with clinical skills.
• Provide training and supervision to departmental staff.
• Develop and audit Medicines Management processes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field? Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking Trust? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an aspirational and motivated individual to work within the Emergency Department Pharmacy Team. Pharmacy is seen as a key resource in the within our Emergency Department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic pharmacist to work alongside the Lead Emergency Department Pharmacist.

The department has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care and is now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to be involved in the development of the clinical service provided to all patients who attend the Emergency Department. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Play an influential role in the patient's care pathway while building upon proven clinical skills.
• Provide clinical experience and exposure to develop generalist and specialist skills, as well as leadership, management, education, quality improvement and research opportunities.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service alongside the Lead Pharmacist for the Emergency Department.
• Provide training and supervision to departmental staff.
• Support the ongoing development of the clinical service within the Emergency Department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience of working within a clinical environment.
• Completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (essential).
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
• Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one (desirable).
• Well-developed communication and leadership skills.

Training, Support and Development

• Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential.

About the Trust

The Trust is a Teaching Hospital and a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and adult Cystic Fibrosis services across this region. The Pharmacy Department provides specialist pharmacy services to these areas and more.

Our core values provide the framework to create the right culture that supports staff to be the best they can be and achieve better care together for the benefit of our patients. Our values — "Caring, Safe and Respectful" — help to represent the culture of the Trust and to communicate who we are and how we do things. They also play an important part in encouraging people to come and work here and be part of the Trust themselves.

The Trust is a forward-thinking organisation and is constantly striving to improve services and medicines related outcomes for patients under our care.

How to Apply

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025