Job Summary
We are pleased to offer an excellent progression opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to take a leading role in delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services across Women and Children’s services at Bedford Hospital. This includes maternity, neonatology and paediatrics, gynaecology and supporting patients with complex and high‑risk medicines needs.
The post holder will act as a specialist pharmacist with responsibilities for service development, line management and training of junior staff, contributing to the ongoing development of the clinical pharmacy service. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist with experience across a range of clinical specialties and a strong interest in women’s and children’s care. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their expertise and progress from Specialist Pharmacist to Advanced Specialist Pharmacist.
This role requires vision, energy and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient‑centred care. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal, paediatric, pharmacy and management services.
We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide access to relevant training and development opportunities.
Main Duties
* Lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop, and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources.
* Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality.
* Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance.
* Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use.
* Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety.
* Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre‑registration pharmacists.
* Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in every aspect of the role.
About Us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
* Date posted: 27 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £62,682 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 418-AHP7377-CW-A
* Job locations: Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Qualifications
Essential
* Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
* GPhC Pharmacist Registration
* Post‑graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Relevant clinical experience
Desirable
* Accredited Diploma Tutor
* Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
* Quality Improvement Training
* MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
* Train the trainer qualification
* Independent pharmacist prescriber
* Member of the RPS
* Post‑graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Experience of specialist clinical practice
* Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
* Relevant continued professional development
* Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
Desirable
* Risk Management
* Presentation to trust‑wide meetings
* Research and audit experience to improve patient care
* Line management experience
* E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
* Policy and service development
* Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Knowledge
Essential
* Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
* Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
* Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
* Understanding the need for confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
* Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
* Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants – applying for entry clearance into the UK – have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
* Employer website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/
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