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Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Acute and Emergency

Liverpool L9 7AL

Key information

Pay
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
1 Sep 2026
Closing date
11 Sep 2026

About this role

Lead on the strategic direction, planning, and longterm development of pharmacy services within the Acute and Emergency Directorate. Shape the design, implementation, and evaluation of advanced, patientcentred pharmacy services aligned with Trust strategy and national standards. Work collaboratively with consultants, senior nursing staff, and operational leaders to optimise medicinesrelated pathways and models of care Develop and implement robust systems and service structures that support highquality pharmaceutical care across the Acute and Emergency village. Provide structured daily leadership, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow planning, and service prioritisation for the Acute and Emergency pharmacy team. Lead ongoing service evaluation, identifying and delivering improvements to support safe, effective patient care and enhanced team performance Oversee the training, competency development, and advanced practice progression of pharmacists and MMTs within the Acute and Emergency pharmacy team. . Provide specialist teaching to rotational pharmacists, postgraduate trainees, and pre registration cohorts. Lead medicines-related Acute and Emergency education for multidisciplinary colleagues and support broader Trustwide learning initiatives Work with primary, community, and secondary care colleagues to ensure safe and effective transitions for patients moving into and out of Acute and Emergency settings. Contribute to the development of shared care protocols, discharge pathways, and communication processes that support continuity of care. Promote integrated working and best use of medicines across organisational and professional boundaries.