Specialist Pharmacist - Women and Children-Progression Post
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0031 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. In this role, you will lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists, planning and developing a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). You will ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and costefficient use of medicines and staff resources. You will take responsibility for delivering defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead and Specialist Pharmacists. The post involves providing specialist pharmaceutical care, including nonmedical prescribing (where applicable) within the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management, and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance. Supporting the CSL and Pharmacy Department, you will contribute to risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities around medicines use. You will also lead and develop clinical pharmacy audits and practicebased research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety. The role includes clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and preregistration pharmacists. You will act as a professional role model, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in all aspects of the role. Finally, you will develop advanced specialist knowledge in critical care and anaesthesia, serving as a source of expert advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.