Highly Specialised Neurosciences Lead Clinical Pharmacist | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750 pa pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking, adaptable, and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our team at the Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to lead the neurosciences pharmacy team.

As the Band 8a Highly Specialist Lead Pharmacist for Neurosciences, you will utilise your strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills to lead and deliver expert pharmaceutical care across our Neurosciences Directorate including; the acute neurology and neurosurgical wards and the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.

We are seeking a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, possesses a sharp eye for clinical governance, and is passionate about mentoring junior staff. Ideally, you will hold an independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification to fully integrate into our clinical pathways.

By stepping into this role, you will join a supportive and progressive pharmacy team located within the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital, which prides itself in fostering a caring and compassionate workplace culture dedicated to facilitating advanced clinical practice and professional development.

• Partner closely with the Neurosciences Directorate and work with the multi-disciplinary teamat Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service thataligns withBristol Foundation NHS Trust (BFT)policies, national legislation, and professional standards.

• Lead clinical pharmacy services for Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurosurgery patients, managing care across both inpatient settings andHomeCareservices.

• Champion the safe, effective, and optimised provision of medicines for all Neuroscience patients across the organisation.

• Support the Trust’s vision by contributing to strategic planning and service reviews to meet future healthcare demands.

• Lead the education, training, and professional development of juniorPharmacists,PharmacyTechniciansand the wider healthcare team intheNeurosciencesDirectorateon topics relating to medicines.

• Practise autonomously and enhance patient pathways as a qualified Independent Prescriber.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. 

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

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