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

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People The closing date is 11 November 2026 Apply for this job 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 contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net 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,