Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Neurosciences B8a (Attracts 5,000 RRP) in Plymouth PL6 8DH inPlymouth PL6 8DH PUBLISHED THU 2 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
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Job description
Attractive Band 8a pay (£55,690–£62,682) plus a £5,000 RRP — immediate financial recognition.
Clear supported pathway, candidates may join at Band 7 with planned progression to Band 8a.
Flexible working on a permanent contract, suitable for carers and those needing family-friendly hours.
Work in the largest neurology unit in the peninsula with active clinical trials and specialist clinics.
Opportunity to gain digital skills as the Trust implements EPIC EPR in 2026 — valuable career experience.
Relocation help and skilled worker sponsorship considered; strong MDT, teaching and leadership responsibilities.
Advance your clinical pharmacy career in neurosciences at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH. This permanent, full‑time role (Band 8a, salary £55,690–£62,682) attracts a £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Payment and offers flexible working and potential relocation support. You will be one of two advanced specialist pharmacists providing expert pharmaceutical care across stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and headache services, working closely with consultant teams, nurse specialists and research clinicians. The post combines ward leadership, outpatient presence, teaching and clinical supervision, plus strategic work on medicines budgets, policies and service development within a large, research-active neurology centre preparing for the EPIC electronic patient record rollout.
Attractive Band 8a pay (£55,690–£62,682) plus a £5,000 RRP — immediate financial recognition.
Clear supported pathway, candidates may join at Band 7 with planned progression to Band 8a.
Flexible working on a permanent contract, suitable for carers and those needing family-friendly hours.
Work in the largest neurology unit in the peninsula with active clinical trials and specialist clinics.
Opportunity to gain digital skills as the Trust implements EPIC EPR in 2026 — valuable career experience.
Relocation help and skilled worker sponsorship considered; strong MDT, teaching and leadership responsibilities.
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Attractive Band 8a pay (£55,690–£62,682) plus a £5,000 RRP — immediate financial recognition.; Clear supported pathway: candidates may join at Band 7 with planned progression to Band 8a.; Flexible working on a permanent contract, suitable for carers and those needing family-friendly hours.; Work in the largest neurology unit in the peninsula with active clinical trials and specialist clinics.; Opportunity to gain digital skills as the Trust implements EPIC EPR in 2026 — valuable career experience.; Relocation help and skilled worker sponsorship considered; strong MDT, teaching and leadership responsibilities.
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