Lead Pharmacist - Respiratory Medicine in Bristol BS10 5NB inBristol BS10 5NB PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£64,455 to £74,896 a year
INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE NHS RESPIRATORY MEDICINE VISA
North Bristol NHS Trust rJIVI3yv
Job description
Clinical leadership with prescribing autonomy for severe asthma and interstitial lung disease
Competitive Band 8b salary £64,455–£74,896 pa (pro rata) — strong pay for senior pharmacists
Fixed‑term 12‑month contract with pro‑rata options — ideal for carers needing clarity
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary respiratory pharmacy team; strong teaching remit
Work at North Bristol NHS Trust — award‑winning hospital and regional centre of excellence
Inclusive employer; welcomes underrepresented groups and considers Skilled Worker sponsorship
Lead a specialist Respiratory Pharmacy service at North Bristol NHS Trust for a 12‑month fixed term, taking clinical responsibility for outpatient prescribing and reviews in severe asthma and interstitial lung disease as well as complex inpatient care. This Band 8b role combines hands‑on prescribing (qualified independent prescriber required), service development, medicines governance and financial oversight, and it includes management of respiratory pharmacists and technicians. You will work closely with respiratory consultants to implement novel treatments and pathways, deliver specialist training and shape medicines policy across the trust and BNSSG.
This post suits an experienced hospital pharmacist with strong clinical respiratory knowledge, leadership experience and a passion for teaching and service improvement. The salary range (£64,455–£74,896 pa, pro rata for part‑time) and the option for pro‑rata arrangements make this attractive for carers seeking manageable commitments, while North Bristol’s supportive, award‑winning hospital environment offers real development opportunities. The vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com for easy mobile application — please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application.
This post suits an experienced hospital pharmacist with strong clinical respiratory knowledge, leadership experience and a passion for teaching and service improvement. The salary range (£64,455–£74,896 pa, pro rata for part‑time) and the option for pro‑rata arrangements make this attractive for carers seeking manageable commitments, while North Bristol’s supportive, award‑winning hospital environment offers real development opportunities. The vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com for easy mobile application — please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Clinical leadership with prescribing autonomy for severe asthma and interstitial lung disease
Competitive Band 8b salary £64,455–£74,896 pa (pro rata) — strong pay for senior pharmacists
Fixed‑term 12‑month contract with pro‑rata options — ideal for carers needing clarity
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary respiratory pharmacy team; strong teaching remit
Work at North Bristol NHS Trust — award‑winning hospital and regional centre of excellence
Inclusive employer; welcomes underrepresented groups and considers Skilled Worker sponsorship
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Clinical leadership with prescribing autonomy for severe asthma and interstitial lung disease; Competitive Band 8b salary £64,455–£74,896 pa (pro rata) — strong pay for senior pharmacists; Fixed‑term 12‑month contract with pro‑rata options — ideal for carers needing clarity; Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary respiratory pharmacy team; strong teaching remit; Work at North Bristol NHS Trust — award‑winning hospital and regional centre of excellence; Inclusive employer; welcomes underrepresented groups and considers Skilled Worker sponsorship
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