At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist clinical pharmacy support and expert advice for older patients.
- Company: Join the dynamic Pharmacy team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team dedicated to improving healthcare for older people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care and lead innovative pharmacy practices.
- Qualifications: Experienced pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 56276 - 63585 £ per year.
Band 8A - Highly Specialist (Advanced) Pharmacist, Older People
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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.
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 members 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.
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
The Pharmacy Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates across three sites, with over 100 staff members.
The main department is based at Watford General Hospital.
The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.
- This advert closes on Monday 20 Jul 2026
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