Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader; Medical Services

Position: Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader (Medical Services)
Job summary

Closing Date: 05.10.26 (this may change dependent on response).Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 06.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 12.10.26

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic pharmacist to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader.

This senior role will provide professional leadership and work closely with pharmacy, medical, nursing, operational and corporate colleagues to support safe, effective medicines optimisation for patients.

You will lead a team of advanced clinical pharmacists and be supported by clinical pharmacy technicians and medicines optimisation assistants, to provide the best possible care to our patients.

You will work alongside our clinical lead pharmacists in Emergency Medicine, Education & Training, Medicines Governance and other specialities to drive forward the pharmacy service and implement new innovative ways of working.

Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be a visible pharmacy leader and role model with the accountability and responsibility for the provision and development of safe and cost-effective pharmacy services to the medical specialities. Lead a team of highly skilled pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff working to deliver outstanding pharmacy services. Support the further develop of the clinical pharmacy workforce including the role of Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Optimisation Assistants.

Develop a strategic plan for the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the medical specialities, supporting a positive patient experience, medicines optimisation, and continuous improvement. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to specialist areas

About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We value people

We are one team

We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted
21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

Per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
389-Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department Duckworth LaneBRADFORDBD9 6RJ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Provide leadership and strategic direction for Trust-wide clinical pharmacy, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring that the service aligns with organisational and national priorities and makes a real difference to patient care.

Act as a positive role model and guide colleagues from across pharmacy and the wider team in developing professional values through supervision, encouragement, motivation and support.

Show resilience and determination when managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable to deliver positive outcomes at a team and service level.

CLINICAL L Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service in the specialist areas in line with departmental and patient needs, to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred and effective clinical pharmacy service.

Contribute to the multidisciplinary identification, review and development and ratification of treatment guidelines and policies in the specialist area, to promote safe and evidence-based patient care.

Contribute effectively to patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward rounds or other appropriate meetings, to make pro-active interventions in individual patients therapy.

EDUCATION & TRAININGContribute to the management and delivery of education and training aspects of pharmacy services and medicines optimisation in the Trust, in association with the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTContribute to research within the pharmacy department. This includes identifying areas of research, including identifying gaps in evidence, applying appropriate methods to address identified gaps and generating new evidence.

Share good practice by publications and presentations within the Trust, throughout the local health economy and nationally.

PROFESSIONAL Create an inclusive environment and demonstrate cultural effectiveness.

Recognise and respect the role of others in the wider pharmacy and multi-disciplinary team.

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