Band 8b Pharmacist

Band 8b Pharmacist – Acute Trust (Ward-Based)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Until 4th Janruary 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:00pm

Pay: £31.71/hour – Standard £50.74/hour – Bank Holidays

We are seeking a highly skilled Band 8b pharmacist to join an acute trust on a ward-based assignment. This senior role involves providing advanced clinical pharmacy services across key specialities, including:

• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics

• Deliver and lead high-level clinical pharmacy services across assigned wards
• Provide advanced medicines optimisation and clinical leadership
• Oversee complex medicines reconciliation and therapeutic reviews
• Act as a specialist advisor to multidisciplinary teams and senior clinicians
• Support safe prescribing, clinical governance and policy implementation
• Contribute to discharge planning, patient counselling and service improvement initiatives

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Significant hospital experience at Band 8a/8b level
• Strong clinical expertise within acute care settings
• Ability to work autonomously and provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills

• Established Expertise:
  Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing
• NHS Approved:
  Approved on all major NHS Frameworks for Doctors, AHPs and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
• Pharmacy Specialist:
  Our pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Service‑Focused:
  Straightforward, service‑focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• Candidate benefits:
  You’ll benefit from a dedicate specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience

To apply, please send across your CV and contact details to  and a member of our team will be in touch with you.