Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
* 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, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted: 03 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 331-7707621-UHMB
Job Location
Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Job Description & 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 by visiting the website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Essential – 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
Desirable – Education and Qualifications
* Registration with Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Essential – Experience
* Extensive hospital pharmacy experience
* Experience of communicating with senior medical staff
* Experience of clinical audit/drug use review
* Experience of supervision and teaching of staff
Desirable – Experience
* Experience of communicating with senior management staff
* Experience of successfully managing change
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) may be required.
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 in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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