Locum Band 7 Pharmacist (Older Persons Medicine) - Portsmouth

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop clinical pharmacy services for older persons' medicine
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care
• Support medicines optimisation and improve outcomes for elderly patients
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and service improvement initiatives
• Support education and training within the department
• Qualifications and Experience
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent in a hospital setting
• Previous experience in older persons' medicine or general medicine (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and clinical governance
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
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Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist - Older Persons Medicine Banding: Band 7 Location: Portsmouth Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Hourly Rate: £30-31 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Thursday & Friday essential), 08:30-17:00 Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking experienced Band 7 Specialist Pharmacists to join the Older Persons Medicine team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. With multiple positions available, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded NHS trust, delivering patient-centred care to an ageing population while supporting service development and clinical excellence. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest employers on the south coast, with over 8,700 staff based primarily at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The Trust is nationally recognised for its commitment to research, education, and high-quality patient care, creating a dynamic and supportive working environment.

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