Band 8a Pharmacist – Acute Hospital; Ward

Band 8a Pharmacist – Acute Hospital (Ward-Based)

Location:

Lancashire

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 08:45 AM – 17:00 Pm

Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Duration:
Until 31st December 2025

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Onsite Only
Pay Rate: £26.42/hour – Standard, £42.27/hour – Bank Holidays

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Band 8a Pharmacist to support an Acute Hospital. This is a ward-based position for 11 weeks, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care across multiple specialities including the following:

• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics

This is a hands-on clinical role requiring confident decision-making and excellent communication skills.

• Medicines reconciliation
• Clinical review of patients
• Making appropriate clinical interventions
• Processing discharge prescriptions
• Working with electronic prescribing systems
• Collaborating closely with ward staff and the wider MDT

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist
• Previous acute hospital experience (essential)
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work independently
• Proficient in electronic prescribing and discharge processes

• Supportive recruitment, compliance, and payroll team
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary NHS environment

📨 Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to  or contact our team for more information.