Job Description

An exciting opportunity has presented for a dynamic and motivated pharmacist to join our Cardiovascular pharmacy team. We are looking to recruit for maternity leave cover for the post of Advanced Pharmacist Cardiology (Cardiovascular Services) who will play a pivotal role in managing and further developing the pharmacy service provided to the division, in particular cardiology and stroke clinical areas. There is a unique opportunity for a pharmacist interested in cardiovascular service to develop into the role, with support provided. This would be a progression post from band 7 to band 8a specialist.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Responsible for leading, managing, delivering, planning and developing the clinical pharmaceutical services to the Cardiology Directorate in liaison with the Pharmacy Team Lead.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
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Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum, pro rata Plus EDC
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-SCS7530372
Job locations
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Rd,
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered Pharmacist: Member of GPhC
• Post-graduate certificate in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• Registered Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
• Demonstrate professional networking (e.g. member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or UKCPA)

EXPERIENCE e.g. Breadth of occupational experience
Essential

• Broad clinical experience at Post Registration Pharmacist level
• Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities
• Delivery of a pharmacy service to a specialist level
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of managing others
• Experience of audit and using key performance indicators

Desirable

• Evidence of practicing as an independent prescriber
• Experience in foundation year / postgraduation pharmacist training

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
• Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
• Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors
• Attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES e.g. Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
Essential

• Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to external training as required

Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered Pharmacist: Member of GPhC
• Post-graduate certificate in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• Registered Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
• Demonstrate professional networking (e.g. member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or UKCPA)

EXPERIENCE e.g. Breadth of occupational experience
Essential

• Broad clinical experience at Post Registration Pharmacist level
• Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities
• Delivery of a pharmacy service to a specialist level
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of managing others
• Experience of audit and using key performance indicators

Desirable

• Evidence of practicing as an independent prescriber
• Experience in foundation year / postgraduation pharmacist training

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
• Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
• Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors
• Attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES e.g. Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
Essential

• Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to external training as required

Skills Required