Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

Working within Older People's Services, you will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support, expert medicines optimisation advice, and leadership to multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

This role offers the opportunity to influence patient care, support service development, supervise and mentor pharmacy staff, and contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

We are looking for a pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality care for older patients.

If you are looking to further develop your specialist practice within a supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy department, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Assist the lead pharmacist in the delivery, development and evaluation of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service for Older People.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.
• Participate in clinical audit and practice research.
• Undertake training of pharmacy staff and other member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively deprescribe as a fully independent pharmacist prescriber and provide training in use of deprescribing tools to support reduction of polypharmacy in frail patients as per the Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-11967

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

The Pharmacy Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates across three sites, with over 100 staff members. The main department is based at Watford General Hospital.

The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

The Pharmacy Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates across three sites, with over 100 staff members. The main department is based at Watford General Hospital.

The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
• Management Training.

Desirable

• Management Qualification.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Prescription Monitoring.
• Computer and IT Literate.
• Need for Confidentiality.
• Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate area.
• Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Preparation of written reports and procedures.
• NHS organisational structure.

Desirable

• Health and Safety.

Experience:

Essential

• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy including experience in the specialty in an acute setting.
• Recent experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to Older People.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
• Audit/research and development.

Desirable

• Project management.
• Managing Staff.
• Clinical tutoring of postgraduate trainee pharmacists.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
• Management Training.

Desirable

• Management Qualification.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Prescription Monitoring.
• Computer and IT Literate.
• Need for Confidentiality.
• Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate area.
• Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Preparation of written reports and procedures.
• NHS organisational structure.

Desirable

• Health and Safety.

Experience:

Essential

• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy including experience in the specialty in an acute setting.
• Recent experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to Older People.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
• Audit/research and development.

Desirable

• Project management.
• Managing Staff.
• Clinical tutoring of postgraduate trainee pharmacists.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Services Manager

Sital Sanghvi

[email protected]

01923217733

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-11967

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

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