Pharmacist

Job description

Band 8a Locum Pharmacist

Location: Aintree, Liverpool

Contract: Full-time Locum role

Start: ASAP

Experience Required: Hospital pharmacy experience essential

• We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Band 8a Pharmacist to lead and develop the pharmacy service within a busy clinical directorate at Aintree.
• This is a key senior role, ideal for a confident and forward-thinking pharmacist with proven hospital experience and a passion for service improvement.

About the Role

As the Band 8a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing, and developing the directorate’s pharmacy service
• Ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines
• Providing highly specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinical teams
• Supporting multidisciplinary working across the directorate
• Developing and implementing evidence-based protocols, guidelines, policies, and pathways
• Contributing to governance, risk management, and audit activity
• Supporting junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through training and mentorship
• Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders to drive high standards of patient care

Requirements

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist
• Significant hospital pharmacy experience (essential)
• Strong clinical knowledge within a specialist area
• Experience contributing to or leading service development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of medicines governance, optimisation, and formulary processes

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English