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:
General Medicine
Surgery
Orthopaedics
This is a hands-on clinical role requiring confident decision-making and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Essential Requirements:
GPhC-registered Pharmacist
Previous acute hospital experience (essential)
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work independently
Proficient in electronic prescribing and discharge processes
Why Work With Us:
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