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About the role
Job Title: Hospital & Prescribing Pharmacist
Banding: Band 7
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: 5 th October
Duration: 6 weeks initially with extension
Hourly Rate: £28 - £30
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Hospital & Prescribing Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to work within one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals, providing specialist pharmaceutical care and supporting safe prescribing practices across a range of clinical services.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical pharmacy services across designated wards and departments.
• Support safe and effective prescribing practices throughout the hospital.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and clinical medication reviews.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Promote medicines optimisation and support the safe use of medicines.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives.
• Participate in clinical audits, governance activities, and service improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Have previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrate experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• Possess strong clinical knowledge and prescribing support experience.
• Have experience undertaking clinical medication reviews and medicines reconciliation.
• Be confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable but not essential.
Why Choose Pulse?
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.
How to Apply
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