Lead Pharmacist Bank | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Depending upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7778527/382-CS26-26 |
Summary
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is integral to delivering safe and effective medication management for patients. We invite applications from motivated and adaptable Pharmacists to join our inpatient hospital pharmacy team. While prior hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous, it is not essential; pharmacists from other sectors are encouraged to apply, as this position provides valuable exposure to a hospital setting.
This role offers flexible working hours, including potential weekend shifts, to accommodate varied schedules and complement existing commitments.
Appointment banding will be determined based on relevant experience. Applicants are requested to specify their level of experience and areas of competence within their application.
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. Clinical pharmacists interested in joining our team on a flexible basis are invited to discuss opportunities with us.
Key responsibilities:
• Medicines reconciliation
• Reviewing inpatient prescriptions
• Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds
• Facilitating patient discharge
• Providing education to patients
• Comprehensive training will be provided, enabling you to clinically screen and monitor prescriptions, make interventions, and order medications using our electronic prescribing system.
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.
See attached job description for full details.
Appointment banding will be determined based on relevant experience. Applicants are requested to specify their level of experience and areas of competence within their application.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026
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