Job Description

Apply highly specialist knowledge in the pharmaceutical management of surgical patients to develop and implement Trust protocols/guidelines and undertake audits and research.
Support in the development of pharmaceutical services and medicine management to general surgery, vascular, urology, trauma and orthopaedics, planned and pre-operative care.
Provide highly specialist pharmacy advice and training to consultants and junior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
Liaison with ward, medical and nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, general managers, drug budget, holders, pharmacy staff involved in medicine supply, medicines information, regional and national colleagues.
To provide regular structured feedback to the directorates regarding safe and effective use of medicines and drug expenditure to facilitate service improvement.
Deputise for the lead pharmacist for surgery.
Main duties of the job
Performing and overseeing the monitoring and review of drug therapy for inpatients and outpatients under the care of surgical directorates, ensuring drug treatments are appropriate and comply with current legislation and Trust policies and ensuring good and efficient working relationships between ward and departments and pharmacy supply services.
Ensuring that pharmaceutical knowledge and skills are applied through accurate medicines reconciliation on admission and discharge, optimisation during admission and input to the discharge process at ward level.
Responsible for pharmaceutical advice on specialist areas of practice to consultant and junior and medical staff, general practitioners, nursing staff pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients and carers. This will include evaluating data where information is sparse or lacking or where opinions differ and formulating a reasoned approach based on professional judgement.
Working with medical staffs to formulate medicine policies and guidelines that promote rational and economical prescribing. Monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7527489-A
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Pharmacy Department
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Clinical diploma or equivalent or working towards
• Indepenent prescriber or working towards

Desirable

• Pharmacy management or supervisory training
• Job related higher degree/diploma
• RPS member

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience as a clinical pharmacist in acute hospital setting
• Experience of communicating and co-operating within in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

• Recruitment and management of staff
• Experience of service improvement
• Research experience
• Experience with the use of clinical IT systems
• Financial awareness in the management of budgets or the preparation of business cases
• Knowledge of risk management principles

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Clinical diploma or equivalent or working towards
• Indepenent prescriber or working towards

Desirable

• Pharmacy management or supervisory training
• Job related higher degree/diploma
• RPS member

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience as a clinical pharmacist in acute hospital setting
• Experience of communicating and co-operating within in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

• Recruitment and management of staff
• Experience of service improvement
• Research experience
• Experience with the use of clinical IT systems
• Financial awareness in the management of budgets or the preparation of business cases
• Knowledge of risk management principles

Skills Required