Clinical Pharmacist – NHS Hospital – Lancashire – Band 8a

  • Location: Lancashire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £27 - 37 per hour
  • Published: June 6, 2025
Job reference: AR/06/06/2025
Consultant: Alfie Rowett

Are you a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist ready to take on a career-defining locum opportunity? We’re offering an incredible 12-month contract in Lancashire, working in a dynamic NHS hospital covering maternity, gynaecology, and paediatrics wards.

  • Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a)

  • Location: Lancashire – easily commutable from Merseyside

  • Duration: 12-month maternity cover

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:00pm

  • Start Date: June 2025

  • End Date: June 2026

  • Rate of Pay: £27–£37 per hour, depending on banding and experience

  • Contact: Alfie Rowett / 02034754858 / arowett@hg-ahp.com


Why This Role?

This isn’t just a locum post – it’s a chance to step into a highly specialist role, become the go-to expert for Women’s, Children’s & Neonatal services, and make a real impact on patient care. With full autonomy, a supportive team, and the chance to lead on governance work, this is the perfect contract for an experienced clinical pharmacist looking for a step up or a meaningful change.


What You’ll Be Doing:

In this specialist role, you’ll:

  • Take ownership of clinical pharmacy services across maternity, gynae and paediatric wards

  • Be the clinical lead for Women’s, Children’s & Neonatology – supporting staff and fielding advanced queries

  • Work closely with MDTs to improve outcomes for vulnerable patient groups

  • Support and guide rotational pharmacists, sharing your expertise

  • Lead on governance initiatives, driving quality and safety across your service area


What You’ll Need:

  • GPhC registration as a Pharmacist

  • Significant hospital experience – ideally in paeds, women’s health, and neonatology

  • Excellent clinical knowledge and confidence managing complex queries

  • Strong communication skills and a team-first approach

  • Passion for improving patient care and supporting NHS excellence


The Package:

✅ 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
✅ Long-term security with a 12-month maternity cover
✅ Competitive Band 8a rate – up to £37/hour based on experience
✅ Work in a top-rated NHS trust with outstanding support structures
✅ Immediate June start


This is a rare and exciting opening for a confident, capable pharmacist to lead a specialist service and enjoy long-term, rewarding NHS work.

Call Alfie today on 02034754858
Or email your CV to arowett@hg-ahp.com
Click below to apply now and secure your next standout locum role.


Why Hunter Gatherer AHP?

We’re one of the UK’s top-rated AHP recruitment agencies – trusted by NHS trusts nationwide. With market-leading rates, exclusive opportunities, and expert consultants who truly understand your field, you’re in safe hands.

✅ Quick, hassle-free registration
✅ Bi-weekly pay with top locum rates
✅ Long-standing relationships with NHS trusts
✅ Access to CPD, networking, and career development support

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