Advanced Pharmacist Elderly Care, Rehabilitation and Frailty
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job summary
Join Our Team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Elderly Care, Rehabilitation & Frailty
Are you ready for a role that makes a real difference?
At NHFT, we're looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to help deliver outstanding care at our Spinneyfields and Recovering Independence Unit (RIBU) inpatient units, which provide accommodation for people requiring health and social care recovery and rehabilitation.
About the Service
Spinneyfields and RIBU provide accommodation and care for individuals requiring health and social care recovery and rehabilitation, delivered by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
Admissions typically follow an acute hospital stay or emergency attendance, helping patients regain independence and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions.
Why Join Us?
This is a varied and autonomous role where you will work both independently and as part of the wider pharmacy team. You'll have the opportunity to shape clinical pharmacy services, implement pharmacist prescribing, and make a real difference to patient outcomes.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from registered pharmacists from all sectors. Don't worry if you have limited clinical experience--we have a strong commitment to learning and developing staff - we'll support you to grow.
What you'll need
o Travel between sites is required, so you must be able to travel independently across Northamptonshire.
o Flexible approach to working
Interviews will take place on 11 December 2025
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
As the Advanced Pharmacist for Elderly Care, Rehabilitation & Frailty, you will:
o Develop and deliver on-site clinical pharmacy services at Spinneyfields and Turn Furlong.
o Lead, evaluate, and improve clinical pharmacy services for patients in these units.
o Conduct medicines reviews to rationalise complex regimes and optimise therapy.
o Provide expert advice on safe and effective use of medicines within the inpatient areas.
o Prescribe and adjust medication (where qualified), within agreed competence, and monitor patient progress.
What We're Looking For
o A qualified clinical pharmacist with experience in elderly care, rehabilitation, or frailty services.
o Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work autonomously.
o Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within multi-disciplinary teams.
o A prescribing qualification (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
o A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
o Opportunities for professional development and prescribing practice.
o The chance to make a tangible impact on patient recovery and independence.
Make a real impact on patient care and join a team that values your skills and development.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG263-CORP-C
Job locations
Spinneyfields
H E Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Spinneyfields
H E Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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