Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford, WD18 0HB
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team on a full-time, fixed-term basis. Working within Older People's Servi...
The successful candidate will be required to
- Assist the lead pharmacist in the delivery, development and evaluation of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service for Older People.
- Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.
- Participate in clinical audit and practice research.
- Undertake training of pharmacy staff and other member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Actively deprescribe as a fully independent pharmacist prescriber and provide training in use of deprescribing tools to support reduction of polypharmacy in frail patients as per the Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Management Training.
Desirable
- Management Qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Computer and IT Literate.
- Need for Confidentiality.
- Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate area.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Preparation of written reports and procedures.
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
- Health and Safety.
Experience:
Essential
- Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy including experience in the specialty in an acute setting.
- Recent experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to Older People.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
- Audit/research and development.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Managing Staff.
- Clinical tutoring of postgraduate trainee pharmacists.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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