Job summary
Make a lasting difference to patient care across surgery, critical care and the interface between services. We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to join us in this pivotal Band 8a role, combining advanced patient-facing practice with leadership in medicines safety, governance and service improvement.

This is an essential clinical role with a clear purpose: to assure the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines across surgical and critical care pathways. The post is predominantly patient-facing, with 0.6 WTE dedicated to surgical and critical care inpatient services and patient flow. The remaining 0.4 WTE will focus on vital interface and Patient Group Direction (PGD) responsibilities, ensuring staff receive timely, expert advice and support.

You will be an adaptable team player and a compassionate, credible leader who can influence practice across professional boundaries. You will communicate clearly, maintain exemplary clinical documentation and role-model the professional accountability expected at this level to colleagues across pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team.

If you are ready to combine advanced clinical practice with great teamwork, effective leadership and meaningful service improvement for our patients, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct patient care and support safe, effective clinical treatment across surgery, critical care and patient flow.
• Optimise medicines use by guiding medical and non-medical prescribing practice and, where appropriate, independently prescribing or deprescribing.
• Apply local, regional and national guidance, demonstrating excellent antimicrobial stewardship.
• Use sound clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to manage medicines shortages that affect patient care.
• Write and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines, identifying and addressing gaps in local practice.
• Recognise medicines-related incidents and near misses, support timely resolution, and escalate or signpost concerns appropriately.
• Provide expert formulary advice, review clinical guidelines and lead the review of PGDs for the safe supply or administration of prescription-only medicines in line with locally agreed policy.

You will support the Pharmacist Clinical Team Manager in the delivery of the Pharmacy Vision and Values Strategy together with the other Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders.

About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through education and training opportunities. Established pharmacists who meet the remaining essential criteria for the post will be supported to undertake the independent prescribing qualification. You will also have opportunities to contribute to wider Trust groups, champion organisational and community wellbeing, and help shape the future of pharmacy services.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 208-DA294C-26-1
Closing date: 01 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential professional qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy qualification or proven level of equivalent experience
• GPhC registered as a practicing pharmacist

Desirable professional qualifications

• Independent Prescriber or willing to become one within 12 months of appointment
• Further qualification in the field

Essential clinical experience

• Experience in hospital / clinical pharmacy
• Evidence of on-going personal CPD
• Educational Supervision/Line Management experience

Desirable clinical experience

• Experience in variety of specialties
• Experience of providing education and training to pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals

Essential skills and knowledge

• Good Communicator (verbal and written)
• Evidence of ability to monitor compliance with Procedures and Protocols
• Experience of autonomous clinical working
• Able to work well as a team member as well as alone

Desirable skills and knowledge

• Experience of electronic prescribing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Pharmacist Clinical Team Manager, Dan Onyeagor, dan.onyeagor2@nhs.net, 03033303238

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