Lead Pharmacist Bank

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The closing date is 12 March 2026

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is integral to delivering safe and effective medication management for patients. We invite applications from motivated and adaptable Pharmacists to join our inpatient hospital pharmacy team. While prior hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous, it is not essential; pharmacists from other sectors are encouraged to apply, as this position provides valuable exposure to a hospital setting.

This role offers flexible working hours, including potential weekend shifts, to accommodate varied schedules and complement existing commitments.

Appointment banding will be determined based on relevant experience. Applicants are requested to specify their level of experience and areas of competence within their application.

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. Clinical pharmacists interested in joining our team on a flexible basis are invited to discuss opportunities with us.

• Reviewing inpatient prescriptions
• Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds
• Providing education to patients
• Comprehensive training will be provided, enabling you to clinically screen and monitor prescriptions, make interventions, and order medications using our electronic prescribing system.

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.

Blackpool is one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - It's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.

Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.

See attached job description for full details.

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Equivalent Qualification
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

• Previous experience of working in a clinical environment
• Previous hospital pharmacist experience including ward based working
• Experience in a variety of aspects of clinical pharmacy

• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
• Good time management, decision making and organisational skills.

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.