Band 8b Pharmacist - Acute Trust (Ward-Based)

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until 4th Janruary 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 17:00pm
Pay: £31.71/hour - Standard £50.74/hour - Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Band 8b pharmacist to join an acute trust on a ward-based assignment. This senior role involves providing advanced clinical pharmacy services across key specialities, including:

-          General Medicine
-          Surgery
-          Orthopaedics

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and lead high-level clinical pharmacy services across assigned wards
Provide advanced medicines optimisation and clinical leadership
Oversee complex medicines reconciliation and therapeutic reviews
Act as a specialist advisor to multidisciplinary teams and senior clinicians
Support safe prescribing, clinical governance and policy implementation
Contribute to discharge planning, patient counselling and service improvement initiatives
 
Requirements:

GPhC Registered Pharmacist
Significant hospital experience at Band 8a/8b level
Strong clinical expertise within acute care settings
Ability to work autonomously and provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
 
Why Work with us:

Established Expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing
NHS Approved: Approved on all major NHS Frameworks for Doctors, AHPs and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
Pharmacy Specialist: Our pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
Service-Focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
Candidate benefits: You'll benefit from a dedicate specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience
 
How to apply:

To apply, please send across your CV and contact details to and a member of our team will be in touch with you