Specialist Pharmacist – Women and Children- Post

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist – Women and Children – Progression Post

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We are pleased to offer an excellent progression opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to take a leading role in delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services across Women and Children’s services at Bedford Hospital. This includes maternity, neonatology and paediatrics, gynaecology and supporting patients with complex and high‑risk medicines needs.

The post holder will act as a specialist pharmacist with responsibilities for service development, line management and training of junior staff, contributing to the ongoing development of the clinical pharmacy service. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist with experience across a range of clinical specialties and a strong interest in women’s and children’s care. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their expertise and progress from Specialist Pharmacist to Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.

This role requires vision, energy and a commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality patient‑centred care. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal, paediatric, pharmacy and management services.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide access to relevant training and development opportunities.

• Lead, supervise and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line.
• Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources.
• Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use.
• Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety.
• Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre‑registration pharmacists.
• Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability and leadership in every aspect of the role.

• Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Relevant clinical experience
• Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
• Quality Improvement Training
• MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
• Train the trainer qualification
• Independent pharmacist prescriber
• Member of the RPS
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

• Experience of specialist clinical practice
• Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
• Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
• Presentation to trust wide meetings
• Research and audit experience to improve patient care
• E & T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
• Policy and service development
• Evidence of managing and delivering a project

• Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
• Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
  
  Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
• Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality

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.