Specialist Pharmacist
3 days ago
Job Summary This post supports the Lead Pharmacist for Care of the Elderly in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to care of the elderly wards at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, West Cornwall Hospital, as well as specialist provision of end‑of‑life care at the hospices. The Care of the Elderly Pharmacist works alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, junior doctors and a range of specialist nurses, specialist pharmacists, junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide a robust clinical service. This role can be started as a Band 6 and moved to Band 7 once objectives have been met. Roles and Responsibilities 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 is provided for the patients from admission, during the inpatient stay and right through to the successful discharge from hospital, including the transfer of key information to the patient's primary care providers when 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 appropriate monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to. Qualifications (Essential) Masters degree in Pharmacy Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post‑Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent) or working towards Qualifications (Desirable) Registered Independent Prescriber (or willing to train) Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience (Essential) Significant post‑registration experience covering a range of specialties. Experience as a clinical pharmacist in an acute hospital setting. Clinical supervision of junior staff. Experience (Desirable) Experience 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 training staff using coaching or teaching methods. Eligibility Requirements for NHS Employment 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. Additional Information 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. Job Details Date posted: 08 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 a year, pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 156-7572128 Job location: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3LJ Employer Details Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3LJ Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr
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