Job summary There is an opportunity to join our brilliant Pharmacy team in the role of Senior Pharmacist within the respiratorydirectorate . You will: Be responsible for the team of pharmacists working within a medical cluster of wards (which includes respiratory). Support pharmacists involved in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service in respiratory clinical areas. Be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service to the Medicines and Emergency Care (MEC) Division in accordance with the objectives set by the Divisional Lead Pharmacist, with particular emphasis on the Respiratory directorate. Deputise for the Divisional Lead Pharmacist as delegated and as designated in their absence. Main duties of the job Personally deliver a high-level clinical pharmacy commitment to the respiratory wards including practicing as a non-medical prescriber. Lead the pharmacy team to ensure, safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of respiratory related medicines taking into account national and corporate priorities. Work closely with other senior pharmacists within MEC and develop joint priorities and protocols where applicable. Answer complex problems regarding patient's medication and advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on drug related issues including prescription review, medicines reconciliation and discharge planning. Work with key staff in both primary and secondary care to promote evidence-based treatments and ensure high quality prescribing and cost-effective use of medicines, including guideline development, implementation and review. Actively engage and collaborate with the department's senior pharmacists and wider workforce to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service. Provide line management support to band 7 and band 6 pharmacists according to Trust personnel procedures, carrying out sickness reviews, grievance and disciplinary matters when required. Support the preparation of pharmacist rotas, allocating duties accordingly. About us East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust aims to deliver the highest quality care to its patients. We employ dedicated staff, some of which have won awards for their work and are internationally renowned. Whilst being spread across sites and having a large number of staff we are very welcoming to all and have many assistants, technicians and pharmacists who have worked and progressed with us for very many years. We have strong links with our local universities with three teacher practitioners who support junior pharmacists and provide teaching to medical and pharmacy undergraduates. We have highly specialist pharmacists working within other clinical areas e.g Homecare and MI and those who deliver clinics for Cardiology and Dermatology. We are keen to support the professional development of our staff and look to the future of Consultant Pharmacist roles at the Trust. It is a challenging time for all in the NHS, but at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals you be given support, mentorship, autonomy and the Pharmacy Management Team will work hard to ensure that you reach and maintain your potential whilst having a rewarding and fulfilled career. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-D034-25 Job locations Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Haslingden Road Blackburn BB2 3HH Job description Job responsibilities See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please contact: Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist -surgery/families) 01254 734167 Job description Job responsibilities See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please contact: Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist -surgery/families) 01254 734167 Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent Member GPhC Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent clinical experience) Desirable Postgraduate qualification in management or relevant specialist qualification Non-medical Prescriber Experience Essential Advanced clinical pharmacy practice in one or more relevant areas Current and relevant clinical knowledge in area of speciality Experience of leading pharmacy services in primary or secondary care Supervisory management of a team Ability to deal with complex clinical issues Multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing staff Demonstrable experience of training and support of pharmacists/other staff groups Experience and knowledge of developing guidelines/protocols Specialist Knowledge & Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance, i.e Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, etc Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management; and clinical governance principles Broad range of understanding of clinical practice and knowledge of medical conditions Understanding of current medicines optimisation issues General knowledge of NHS developments including primary and secondary care Understanding and knowledge of external agencies concerned with patient safety Data analysis skills Judgement Essential Demonstrates clear thinking and able to analyse highly complex problems of an ethical, pharmaceutical, or clinical nature Makes sound decisions with limited information Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action Knows when to consult (own limitations) Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work Communication Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication Excellent numeric and verbal skills. Has advanced keyboard skills Courteous with all customers both internal and external including members of the public and other healthcare professionals Able to communicate highly complex information of a clinical nature Ability to influence senior Pharmacy and hospital staff and other people Personal Qualities Essential Has vision and imagination, initiative, creativity, able to see beyond barriers Supportive and motivational Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Prioritises and meets deadlines Mature in approach and has professional credibility Able to be seen as a role model - reliable fair and balanced Flexibility in working hours Systematic approach Energetic and can enthuse, 'can-do' approach; thrives on change Calm under pressure Other Requirements Essential Flexibility in working hours Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent Member GPhC Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent clinical experience) Desirable Postgraduate qualification in management or relevant specialist qualification Non-medical Prescriber Experience Essential Advanced clinical pharmacy practice in one or more relevant areas Current and relevant clinical knowledge in area of speciality Experience of leading pharmacy services in primary or secondary care Supervisory management of a team Ability to deal with complex clinical issues Multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing staff Demonstrable experience of training and support of pharmacists/other staff groups Experience and knowledge of developing guidelines/protocols Specialist Knowledge & Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance, i.e Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, etc Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management; and clinical governance principles Broad range of understanding of clinical practice and knowledge of medical conditions Understanding of current medicines optimisation issues General knowledge of NHS developments including primary and secondary care Understanding and knowledge of external agencies concerned with patient safety Data analysis skills Judgement Essential Demonstrates clear thinking and able to analyse highly complex problems of an ethical, pharmaceutical, or clinical nature Makes sound decisions with limited information Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action Knows when to consult (own limitations) Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work Communication Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication Excellent numeric and verbal skills. Has advanced keyboard skills Courteous with all customers both internal and external including members of the public and other healthcare professionals Able to communicate highly complex information of a clinical nature Ability to influence senior Pharmacy and hospital staff and other people Personal Qualities Essential Has vision and imagination, initiative, creativity, able to see beyond barriers Supportive and motivational Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Prioritises and meets deadlines Mature in approach and has professional credibility Able to be seen as a role model - reliable fair and balanced Flexibility in working hours Systematic approach Energetic and can enthuse, 'can-do' approach; thrives on change Calm under pressure Other Requirements Essential Flexibility in working hours 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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Haslingden Road Blackburn BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Haslingden Road Blackburn BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road, BB2 3HH Blackburn, United Kingdom