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Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Wards & Emergency Med

Cpl

📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom£ £36Posted: 8 November 2026Closes: 27 December 2026

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Wards & Emergency Medicine to work on a temporary basis in Lincolnshire. Please see details of the role below: Role Details

  • Role: Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Wards & Emergency Medicine
  • Days: Monday to Friday
  • Hours: 9am to 5pm
  • Pay: £36ph
  • Start: ASAP
  • Length: Ongoing

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a busy acute and emergency medicine team in Lincolnshire. At Band 8a level, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy input across acute wards and the emergency department, leading on medicines optimisation and supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to acutely unwell patients. Duties will include complex clinical screening and verification of prescriptions, providing expert medicines advice to acute and emergency multidisciplinary teams, leading on medicines optimisation initiatives within the speciality, supporting and mentoring junior pharmacy staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of medicines-related policies and guidelines across acute services. Requirements

  • Current GPhC registration
  • Minimum of 6 months NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above
  • Demonstrable experience in senior clinical pharmacy practice within an acute or emergency medicine setting
  • Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, clinical screening, and evidence-based prescribing in acute care
  • Ability to work at pace and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience leading or supervising pharmacy teams
  • Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex clinical workload

Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare? Cpl UK Healthcare are a market leader in recruiting AHPs across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This gives you priority access to some of the best pharmacy opportunities available. Referral Bonus Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £200 referral bonus for every AHP you recommend who goes on to work with us. How to Apply To apply for this role or to discuss other Pharmacy opportunities across the UK, please contact: Ellee Cowdrey Client Partnership Manager ellee.cowdrey@cpl.com 07876 143 538 You can also view all of our other Pharmacy roles here: www.uk.cpl.com/jobs/pharmacy

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