Bespoke Homecare Pharmacist
The closing date is 17 February 2026
We are looking for a clinically orientated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable Pharmacist to join our team. We have the opportunity for a permanent part time band 8a specialist homecare pharmacist position available at our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site, located within minutes from the city centre.
The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical input to the neurology homecare service and give leadership to the technical team providing the day to day running of the homecare service.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the safe and appropriate prescribing of homecare medications including ensuring that appropriate funding is in place. To ensure appropriate service level agreements are in place and that prescriptions are managed appropriately so that patients have the right treatment at the right time.
To lead on the implementation of any new medications or biosimilar and generic switches as appropriate.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
* Fulfilment of mandatory Continuous Professional Development requirements
* Registration with Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
* Extensive hospital pharmacy experience
* Experience of communicating with senior medical
* Experience of clinical audit/drug use review
* Experience of supervision and teaching of staff
* Experience of communicating with senior management staff
* Experience of successfully managing change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
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