Clinical pharmacists

Cardiothoracic Services – Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Cardiothoracic Services team based at Freeman Hospital.

• To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area.
• To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area.
• To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions.
• To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
• To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.

• Lead and strategically develop the clinical pharmacy service to Adult Cardiothoracic Services across the Trust.
• Provide clinical pharmacy provision to adult cardiac and respiratory wards/areas.
• Liaise with the board regarding the safe and effective use of medicines, including audit, cost-improvement plans and governance, including guideline production.
• Training, support and supervision of junior staff, both in pharmacy and within the directorate.
• Manage a small number of staff and support the team in their roles, including learning and development, and managing the team to ensure appropriate service provision.
• Actively involved in teaching commitments and opportunities to be involved with pharmacy and medical undergraduate teaching.
• Support clinical boards, answer medication related queries and oversee the access to medicines used in the clinical areas.
• Lead on clinical audit and research within your clinical area and support education and training of the Pharmacy team and the wider MDT.
• Participate in the 7 day clinical service (including operational commitments to the inpatient services) and support late night and weekend dispensary services on a rota basis.

• Dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic team-player, with a sound knowledge of the area and significant clinical experience in cardiothoracic services.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced clinical pharmacist with a clinical diploma supervisor, Foundation Trainee Pharmacist mentor or Designated prescribing practitioner experience.

Interview Date Monday 26 January 2026
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered must pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

Band 8a
Pharmacists wishing to work slightly reduced hours (30 hours per week) would be welcomed to apply.