Specialist Pharmacist

Specialist Pharmacist – Care of the Elderly Progressional Post Join to apply for the Specialist Pharmacist – Care of the Elderly Progressional Post role at NakedK9 Design, LLC Job Summary This post supports the Lead Pharmacist for Care of the Elderly in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to the care of the elderly wards at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, West Cornwall Hospital, as well as specialist provision of end‑of‑life care in hospices. The care of the elderly pharmacist works alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, junior doctors, specialist nurses, specialist pharmacists, junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide a robust clinical service. This role can be started as Band 6 and moved to Band 7 once objectives have been met. Main Duties of the Job Providing a core clinical pharmacy service to Care of the Elderly inpatients in line with the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards. Ensuring high quality, patient‑centred, and cost‑effective pharmaceutical care from admission through inpatient stay and successful discharge, including transfer of key information to primary care providers where appropriate. Providing a clinical pharmacy service to hospices as defined by our service level agreements. Actively providing medicines information and medication counselling to health‑care professionals, patients and/or carers. Working with multiprofessional teams across the care of the elderly speciality to produce and review medication guidelines that promote rational, economical and evidence‑based prescribing; with an appropriate monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to. About Us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of £580 million. RCHT is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, and is research‑active. Details Date Posted: 08 December 2025 Band: Band 6 Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 a year (pro‑rata) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full‑time Reference Number: 156‑7572128 Job Locations: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust – Truro, TR1 3LJ Job Responsibilities To view the full job description and person specification, please click the supporting document on the right‑hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following checks and procedures: Identity checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working – please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Masters degree in Pharmacy Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post‑Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent) or working towards it Desirable Qualifications Registered Independent Prescriber (or willing to train) Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Essential Experience Significant post‑registration experience covering a range of specialties Experience as a clinical pharmacist in an acute hospital setting Clinical supervision of junior staff Desirable Experience Experience of deputising for a more senior clinical pharmacist At least RPS Advanced Stage I (Foundation) or equivalent in care of the elderly Clinical research experience or willingness to undertake Experience of training staff using coaching or teaching methods Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details Employer Name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust – Truro, TR1 3LJ Employer’s Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr