Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist - Surgery

Project overview

We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Surgery to work on a temporary basis in Dundee, Scotland. Please see details of the role below:

Role Details

Role: Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Surgery

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 8am to 4pm

Pay: £50ph+

Requirements

Current GPhC registration

Minimum of 6 months NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above

Demonstrable experience in senior clinical pharmacy practice, ideally within a surgical or peri-operative setting

Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and evidence-based prescribing

Experience leading or supervising pharmacy teams

Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex clinical workload

PVG scheme membership or willingness to undergo a PVG check

Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare?

Cpl UK Healthcare are a market leader in recruiting AHPs across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This gives you priority access to some of the best pharmacy opportunities available.

Referral Bonus

Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £200 referral bonus for every AHP you recommend who goes on to work with us.

How to Apply

To apply for this role or to discuss other Pharmacy opportunities across the UK, please contact:

Ellee Cowdrey

Client Partnership Manager

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You can also view all of our other Pharmacy roles here:

www.uk.cpl.com/jobs/pharmacy

Project details

3rd August 2026

Length: Until October 2026

Additional Info: PVG check required

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a busy surgical pharmacy team in Dundee. At Band 8a level, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy input across surgical wards and departments, leading on medicines optimisation and supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to surgical patients.

Duties will include complex clinical screening and verification of prescriptions, providing expert medicines advice to surgical multidisciplinary teams, leading on medicines optimisation initiatives within the surgical speciality, supporting and mentoring junior pharmacy staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of medicines-related policies and guidelines.

• Start: flexible
• Location: Scotland, UK, GB