# Band 7 Pharmacist - Older Persons Medicine - Portsmouth at Pulse

> Remote · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7983887003 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse)
- Location text: Portsmouth; London Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Portsmouth; London Office")
- Posted: 2026-09-01 (63 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7983887003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £60k–£64k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1428): p25 £53k, median £62k, p75 £77k

## Description (the employer's text)

Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist – Older Persons Medicine

Banding: Band 7

Location: Portsmouth

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Hourly Rate: £29–£31 per hour

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

### Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist to work within Older Persons Medicine for the pharmacy team in Portsmouth. The role will be working with one of the largest hospitals on the South Coast and offers the opportunity to provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to older patients within a progressive NHS Trust renowned for research, education, and training.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management, improve patient outcomes, and support high-quality care for older people with complex healthcare needs.

### Key Responsibilities

- Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services to older persons medicine wards.
- Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation, polypharmacy, and complex prescribing.
- Support safe and effective discharge planning and medicines reconciliation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development, and staff education initiatives.
### Qualifications and Experience

- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Previous NHS hospital experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
- Strong clinical knowledge of older persons medicine and medicines optimisation.
- Experience managing complex pharmaceutical care needs and multidisciplinary working.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
### Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

### How to Apply

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

### Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

### International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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