Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare?
Cpl UK Healthcare are a leading provider of AHP recruitment across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This means you will have priority access to the very best jobs on the market.
We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Maternity (Family Health) to work on a part time basis in Liverpool. Please see details of the role below:
Role Details
• Role: Band 8a Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Maternity (Family Health)
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Pay: £36ph
• Start: ASAP
• Length: Ongoing
• This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to lead and develop specialist maternity pharmacy services across both hospital and community settings. You will work closely with midwives, obstetricians, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure the safe, evidence based, and cost effective use of medicines throughout antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. The post also includes antimicrobial stewardship responsibilities, mentoring junior pharmacists, and contributing to service strategy and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to maternity areas, including antenatal clinics, delivery suites, obstetric theatres, postnatal wards, and community midwifery.
• Act as an expert source of medicines information, offering specialist advice on prescribing, dose adjustments, and safe administration practices.
• Lead on medicines reconciliation, individualised care plans, and the development of evidence based treatment protocols.
• Support safe prescribing during breastfeeding and provide guidance for staff and patients.
• Manage antimicrobial stewardship for the pharmacy team, working with microbiology and infection control colleagues to maintain and develop the Trust’s antimicrobial formulary.
• Monitor drug expenditure and support cost efficiency without compromising patient care.
• Line manage and mentor junior pharmacists, providing structured supervision, appraisal, and training.
• Contribute to audits, research, and governance activities to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Deliver teaching and training to pharmacy and clinical teams on safe medicines use in maternity care.
Requirements
• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years’ post registration hospital experience
• Experience in maternity or women’s health pharmacy
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
Desirable: Independent Prescriber qualification, audit/research experience, and leadership training
Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £300 referral scheme 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
📧 ellee.cowdrey@cpl.com
📞 07876 143 538
You can also view all of our latest Pharmacy roles here: www.uk.cpl.com/jobs/pharmacy