Average Band Pharmacist salary in the UK

Location: University Hospital North Tees & University Hospital HartlepoolDepartment: PharmacyCare Group: Healthy LivesContracted Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per weekSalary: Band 6-8a, depending on experience Are you a qualified pharmacist seeking a flexible and rewarding role within the NHS? We are looking for an enthusiastic Bank Pharmacist to join our dynamic Pharmacy team within the Healthy Lives Care Group, serving both University Hospital North Tees and University Hospital Hartlepool. As a Bank Pharmacist, you will play a key role in providing high-quality pharmaceutical services to both in-patient and out-patient settings across both sites. You will contribute to delivering safe and effective medication management while supporting clinical teams across a variety of specialities. The position offers flexibility with up to 37.5 contracted hours per week and the opportunity to work across different areas based on the needs of the service. Main Responsibilities: Pharmaceutical Services: Provide safe, efficient pharmaceutical services, including in-patient and out-patient dispensary cover. You will rotate between different areas depending on service needs and provide extended support during periods of increased demand, such as winter resilience.Clinical Support: Deliver clinical pharmacy services to designated wards, supporting doctors and nurses with expert advice on drug use and treatment strategies. This includes prescription monitoring, therapeutic drug management, and patient counselling.Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including general practitioners and community pharmacies, to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during patient admissions and discharges. You will also support the implementation of safe and evidence-based prescribing practices.Patient Care: Ensure that patients receive timely access to their medications, and oversee the reuse of patients' own drugs and self-administration programs on the wards to promote efficient discharge processes.Training & Development: Act as a mentor to junior pharmacy staff, including pre-registration pharmacists, and contribute to clinical pharmacy training courses for nursing and medical staff. You will also participate in the development and delivery of induction, education, and training programs for other healthcare professionals.Service Development: Assist in the development, planning, and auditing of pharmaceutical services in collaboration with the Directorate Pharmacists and Associate Chief Pharmacist. You will be involved in quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and reducing expenditure.Compliance: Adhere to the Trust’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding requirements. What We Are Looking For: Essential Qualifications & Experience: MPharm or equivalent, with current registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Post-registration experience, particularly within hospital pharmacyFamiliarity with EPMA systems and experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to wards Desirable: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentIndependent Prescriber qualification (or working towards)Previous experience in mentoring and training junior staff Skills & Attributes: Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and problem-solving skillsStrong ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamProficient in Microsoft Office and able to manage data effectivelyDemonstrates leadership and initiative, with a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) Why Join Us? Working as a Bank Pharmacist offers flexibility, variety, and a chance to make a real impact on patient care. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to enhancing the quality of pharmaceutical services. This role also provides ample opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and leadership development. How to Apply: If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to high-quality patient care, apply now through the link https://pathway.nhsp.uk/members/?j=1491 Please include a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Job Title: Pharmacist Grade: Band 7 Trust: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, HP21 8AL Ward: Pharmacy Pay Rates: £25.60 Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30 Why might this job interest you? Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and help us make a difference! What you can add: Assess prescriptions against legal requirements and the appropriateness of treatment with individual medicines, taking into account the condition being treated, concomitant conditions and other medicines and results of laboratory tests as available.Taking responsibility for confirmation of identity of dispensed medicines in accordance with prescribers' instructions and national recommendations on supplementary labelling.Accurately assembling and labelling dispensed medicines in accordance with legal requirements and SOPs.Delivery of accurate information to medical and nursing staff, and to patients, in an appropriate and sensitive manner, about therapeutic effects, side effects, and potential adverse effects of medicines.Supervision of cytotoxic and radio-pharmacy medicines in a restricted area (gloved cabinet) in protective clothing. These drugs are potentially hazardous and are handled with great care. What you’ll need: Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Minimum 2 years post-qualification experienceEnhanced DBS (provided by NHSP)Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training The benefits we can offer you in return: · Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications.Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. ApplyToday By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist Gastro Grade: Band 7 Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU Ward: Phamacy Pay Rates: £29.33 per hour Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Why might this job interest you? Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference! What you can add: Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the gastroenterology ward on a rotational basis.Support services provided to outpatients and endoscopy and provide a clinical pharmacy service to the daycase unit.Provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards including: individual prescription review to optimise therapy, confirmation of the patient’s medication history, advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions and monitoring required and offer duties.Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings e.g. ward user group or out-patient clinics as appropriate in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other health care professionals. Support the provision and development of a holistic, specialist pharmaceutical care service to patients receiving high-risk, high-cost medication (e.g. advanced therapies, hepatitis anti-virals) delivered via Homecare services. What you’ll need: Qualified to Master’s Degree level (MPharm or equivalent)Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentClinical experience within gastroenterology/hepatology is Highly Desirable The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academyExplore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications.Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. ApplyToday By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.