Job Title: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Banding: Band 8A Location: Bedford Hospital Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Hourly Rate: Competitive (based on experience) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8A Clinical Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services within an acute hospital setting, supporting safe, effective, and patient‑centred medicines use. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient areas, contributing to medicines optimisation, clinical governance, and service development. Key Responsibilities Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services across designated wards. Provide expert advice on complex medicines management and prescribing decisions. Support medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives. Contribute to audit, service development, and clinical governance activities. Work collaboratively with MDTs to improve patient outcomes. Qualifications and Experience Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Extensive NHS hospital clinical pharmacy experience. Demonstrated ability to work at Band 8A level or equivalent. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision‑making skills. Experience supporting junior staff and contributing to service improvement. 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 If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role,
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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Banding: Band 5 Location: Preston Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2 months initially (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £20 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (37.5 hours per week) Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health pharmacy team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across community mental health services and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting medicines optimisation, medicines management initiatives, and the safe and effective use of medicines, contributing to improved outcomes for service users across Central Lancashire. Key Responsibilities Undertake medication and complianc
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