Main area Band 8a Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent: This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) totalling £5,000, payable upon appointment. Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week.
Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Derriford Hospital Town Plymouth Salary £55,690 - £62,682 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/10/2025 23:59.
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Neurosciences B8a (Attracts 5,000 RRP)
Band 8a
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic clinical pharmacist with a passion for Neurosciences?
We’re looking for a dedicated pharmacist to join our team, specialising in conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and headache.
As one of two advanced specialist pharmacists, you will provide expert pharmacy input to neurology and neurosurgery patients, working within a well-respected and proactive multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical skills, managing and delivering specialist pharmacy services across the Neurosciences service line.
If you’re ready to make a real difference to patient care in Neurosciences — we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service within Neurosciences. This will include providing specialist pharmaceutical care to patients in areas such as Stroke, Epilepsy, Neurosurgery, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and Headache services.
Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team and as team member of for the clinical pharmacy team.
Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Neurosciences.
* Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties.
* Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use.
Qualifications
* Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
* Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a site visit please contact Natasha Moore, Associate Chief Pharmacist – Clinical Services, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
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