Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy Team and make a difference by leading the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to our Medical division and associated clinical areas. This is a new role for our department and we are excited to expand our portfolio of Lead Pharmacist roles. You will work with medical and nursing staff to reduce medication related adverse events and formulate action plans with the division to reduce errors and risks related to the use of medicines.

A key role will be to oversee provision of accurate, evaluated information on drug expenditure for agreed medical specialties and assist medical specialty managers in making optimal use of their drug budgets.

Main duties of the job
Therewill be opportunities to provide advice to medical and nursing staff on the safe, efficient use of medicines and their prescribing and administration whilstoverseeing supervision and training of Pharmacy colleagues as required. You will provide input into governance issues arising within the division and advise on financial aspects of medication use. You will be involved inclinical supervision of junior pharmacists anddevelop an appropriate training programme to enable a range of pharmacists to contribute to pharmaceutical care in medical settings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with system partners to improve service provision and share good practice, whilst also beingindependent prescriber, or be working towards the role within an agreed time frame.

This role involves input into:

• Clinical Services
• Medical Directorate
• Dispensary
• Education and Training
• Service Development

About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
427-8066632
Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA13NG
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• UK Registered
• Substantial UK experience in Medicine specialty
• Evidence of team management / leadership skills
• Non medical prescriber or willing to undertake
• Evidence of effective team working

Desirable

• Evidence of divisional financial input
• Post graduate qualification or working towards

Service and improvement
Essential

• Understanding of QIPP and current requirements within the NHS
• Understanding of current Pharmacy landscape and workings of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of a leading / involvement in quality improvement projects / audit

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• UK Registered
• Substantial UK experience in Medicine specialty
• Evidence of team management / leadership skills
• Non medical prescriber or willing to undertake
• Evidence of effective team working

Desirable

• Evidence of divisional financial input
• Post graduate qualification or working towards

Service and improvement
Essential

• Understanding of QIPP and current requirements within the NHS
• Understanding of current Pharmacy landscape and workings of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of a leading / involvement in quality improvement projects / audit

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA13NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA13NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Clinical Service Lead
Fiona Pietersen
fionapietersen@nhs.net
01225826116

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
427-8066632
Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA13NG
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.