West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, undertake risk management, and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
- Participate in clinical audit and practice research.
- Undertake training of pharmacy staff and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Actively deprescribe as a fully independent pharmacist prescriber and provide training in the use of deprescribing tools to support the reduction of polypharmacy in frail patients as per the Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
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Excellent clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering high‑quality care for older patients.
Benefits and Working Conditions
We offer a variety of flexible working options and prioritise staff wellbeing and development. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support, please let us know. For details on flexible working, visit www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking.
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