Advanced Pharmacist

an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Pharmacist at West Hertfordshire
Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Department at Watford General
Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Pharmacist in the
delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the Watford site
and the wider Trust. You will be managing and optimising medicines-related care
by ensuring prescriptions are safe, effective, economical, and evidence-based,
while promoting compliance with the Trust Formulary. You will also be
supporting patients, carers, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals by providing complex medicines information, including advice on
dosing, indications, side effects, and appropriate treatment options to promote
safe and effective medicines use.Main duties of the jobAs an
Advanced Pharmacist, you will be responsible for supporting the development and
implementation of systems that enable the appropriate use of patients own
medicines. You will be managing and improving technician-led processes to
ensure the timely, accurate, and seamless supply of medicines throughout the
patient journey. You will also be responsible for identifying and monitoring
adverse drug reactions and submitting Yellow Card reports to the MHRA.
Additionally, you will be supporting inpatient and outpatient dispensary
operations by liaising with the Dispensary Manager to review workflow, maintain
appropriate records, and ensure adherence to relevant legal requirements and
national and local standards. You will also be coordinating the transfer of medicines-related
information with community pharmacists, GPs, and other primary healthcare
professionals to support continuity of care.About usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted14 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
32.49 an hour

ContractBankWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberM0042-91490Job locationsWatford General Hospital60 Vicarage RoadWATFORDWD18 0HBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo
oversee the daily activities of pre-registration pharmacists, junior
pharmacists, clinical technicians, pharmacy assistants, and undergraduate
pharmacy students within allocated rotations. You will be responsible for
coordinating workloads, promoting effective staff utilisation, and contributing
to departmental Clinical Governance meetings.To
facilitate structured learning and professional development across the pharmacy
workforce by identifying individual training requirements, recommending
suitable development opportunities, and encouraging participation in relevant
educational programmes. You will also support the delivery of training for
medical, nursing, and other healthcare staff.To
contribute to the preparation, review, and revision of medicines-related
guidelines, protocols, and procedural documents. You will also assist in
preparing reports and supplying relevant information for healthcare committees
when required.To
document clinical pharmacy interventions in accordance with departmental policy
and ensure medication errors are escalated to the appropriate line manager. You
will be responsible for completing the necessary incident reports to support
accurate documentation and organisational learning.To
conduct regular controlled drug checks in accordance with Trust procedures and
ensure compliance with legal requirements governing the purchase, storage, safe
custody, and destruction of medicines. You will also adhere to the professional
standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council and applicable Trust policies.To
undertake audit projects examining prescribing practices and compliance with
clinical guidelines, identifying opportunities to strengthen clinical
standards. You will also contribute to pharmacy practice research, achieve
objectives agreed during individual performance reviews, and undertake other
reasonable duties assigned by senior pharmacy management., Job responsibilitiesTo
oversee the daily activities of pre-registration pharmacists, junior
pharmacists, clinical technicians, pharmacy assistants, and undergraduate
pharmacy students within allocated rotations. You will be responsible for
coordinating workloads, promoting effective staff utilisation, and contributing
to departmental Clinical Governance meetings.To
facilitate structured learning and professional development across the pharmacy
workforce by identifying individual training requirements, recommending
suitable development opportunities, and encouraging participation in relevant
educational programmes. You will also support the delivery of training for
medical, nursing, and other healthcare staff.To
contribute to the preparation, review, and revision of medicines-related
guidelines, protocols, and procedural documents. You will also assist in
preparing reports and supplying relevant information for healthcare committees
when required.To
document clinical pharmacy interventions in accordance with departmental policy
and ensure medication errors are escalated to the appropriate line manager. You
will be responsible for completing the necessary incident reports to support
accurate documentation and organisational learning.To
conduct regular controlled drug checks in accordance with Trust procedures and
ensure compliance with legal requirements governing the purchase, storage, safe
custody, and destruction of medicines. You will also adhere to the professional
standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council and applicable Trust policies.To
undertake audit projects examining prescribing practices and compliance with
clinical guidelines, identifying opportunities to strengthen clinical
standards. You will also contribute to pharmacy practice research, achieve
objectives agreed during individual performance reviews, and undertake other
reasonable duties assigned by senior pharmacy management.Person Specification, Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressWatford General Hospital60 Vicarage RoadWATFORDWD18 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressWatford General Hospital60 Vicarage RoadWATFORDWD18 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's website

EssentialMPharm degree or equivalent overseas qualification with current GPhC registration.MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification.Experience in clinical pharmacy services, particularly Haematology and Oncology.Knowledge of Ascribe and Cerner EPR, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening, and clinical interventions.Strong critical appraisal, report writing, project management, and staff management skills., EssentialMPharm degree or equivalent overseas qualification with current GPhC registration.MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification.Experience in clinical pharmacy services, particularly Haematology and Oncology.Knowledge of Ascribe and Cerner EPR, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening, and clinical interventions.Strong critical appraisal, report writing, project management, and staff management skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see