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Lead Pharmacist - Critical Care and Anaesthetics

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Swindon, SN3 6BB

Salary
£57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
Location
Swindon, SN3 6BB

Lead Pharmacist - Critical Care and Anaesthetics role at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, SN3 6BB. Salary: £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the position .

Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to Critical Care, Anaesthetics and associated specialties, supporting the management of complex, critically ill patients

• Act as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, providing specialist advice to consultants, junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals

• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and translate research into clinical practice

Medicines Governance

• Lead the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines, prescribing policies and standard operating procedures

• Lead medication safety reviews, incident investigations and implementation of risk reduction strategies

Leadership and Management

• Provide professional leadership and undertake line management duties

• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice and professional behaviour

• Contribute to workforce planning and service resilience

Education and Training

• Deliver education programmes for the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team

• Support competency assessments and supervision of rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the position .

Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to Critical Care, Anaesthetics and associated specialties, supporting the management of complex, critically ill patients

• Act as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, providing specialist advice to consultants, junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals

• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and translate research into clinical practice

Medicines Governance

• Lead the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines, prescribing policies and standard operating procedures

• Lead medication safety reviews, incident investigations and implementation of risk reduction strategies

Leadership and Management

• Provide professional leadership and undertake line management duties

• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice and professional behaviour

• Contribute to workforce planning and service resilience

Education and Training

• Deliver education programmes for the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team

• Support competency assessments and supervision of rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacist role in Swindon

This is a pharmacist vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Swindon. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Swindon, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacist earn in South West?

Based on 9 PharmSee-tracked pharmacist salaries in South West, the median is £51,260 — most roles fall between £43,000 and £59,186. See the full pharmacist salary guide →

Pharmacist jobs and salary in Swindon

PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Swindon across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Swindon's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

More roles at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 5 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Swindon?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Swindon varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Swindon?

PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Swindon across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Swindon pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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