Deputy Lead Pharmacist Medicine; Respiratory, Gastro and Renal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced hospital pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at University Hospitals Dorset as our Deputy Lead for Medicine, specialising in Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Renal.

This role is being offered as a job share. Full‑time and part‑time working hours will be considered.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to patients across the specialty. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the maximum efficacy, safety and value for money of drug therapy, while demonstrating professional accountability in enhancing patient care.

As a leader in your field you will have the support to further develop your skills as a clinician and leader, and play a key role in shaping the future of the Pharmacy clinical services.

Weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. The job role includes working on a weekend daytime and weekday late night service as part of a rota.

• Band 7‑8a progression post with a defined development pathway.
• At least two years of pharmacy practice experience and completion of at least one year of a clinical diploma (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a speciality or a grounding in hospital pharmacy with support to build expertise and confidence to take on a band 8a post.
• GPhC Registration.

Base

Location:

Cross site working at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Interview Date: 9th March 2026.

Our Pharmacy department is a welcoming and innovative team that prioritises patient care. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and partnerships with other professions, we are committed to providing pharmacy service focused on medicines optimisation. We've already made great strides by implementing electronic prescribing and administration of medicines (EPMA). As we look to the future, we’re eager to expand our clinical pharmacy services to better support hospital inpatients and the broader activities of our Trust.

We value and champion inclusivity and diversity, and we’re open to flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and job‑sharing opportunities. We encourage informal visits and enquiries, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Name:
Alison Gray

Job title:

Lead Pharmacist for Medicine
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