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Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 287-DTC-89-26
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced clinical Pharmacy leaderto shape and deliver specialist pharmacy care to Rheumatology patients.
This senior role leads medicines optimisationacross Rheumatology.
You will work closely with medical, nursing and AHPcolleagues to improve patient outcomes.
You will provide expert advice on complex careand lead innovation in medicines use.
As part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team,you will influence strategy across the Group.
You will be an independent prescriber,clinically credible and values-driven.
You enjoy developing people, servicesand systems that make care safer.
You bring vision, resilience and compassion,and model professional excellence.
Why join us?We are ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.
We support leadership development and wellbeing.You will help shape services at scale.
Join us and lead change that truly matters.
Main duties of the job
Lead specialist clinical pharmacy services
Provide expert advice for complex patients
Prescribe independently within agreed scope
Attend and contribute to ward and board rounds
Lead medicines optimisation and patient safety
Develop and implement clinical guidelines
Drive service improvement and innovation
Support clinical governance and risk management
Line manage and develop pharmacy staff
Support education, training and supervision
Manage specialist medicines budgets
Horizon scan new treatments and technologies
Promote cost-effective use of medicines
Represent pharmacy at internal and external forums
Deputise for senior pharmacy leaders as required
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-DTC-89-26
Job locations
Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
as attached
Main duties
- Lead specialist clinical pharmacy services
- Provide expert advice for complex patients
- Prescribe independently within agreed scope
- Attend and contribute to ward and board rounds
- Lead medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Develop and implement clinical guidelines
- Drive service improvement and innovation
- Support clinical governance and risk management
- Line manage and develop pharmacy staff
- Support education, training and supervision
- Manage specialist medicines budgets
- Horizon scan new treatments and technologies
- Promote costeffective use of medicines
- Represent pharmacy at internal and external forums
- Deputise for senior pharmacy leaders as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
as attached
Main duties
- Lead specialist clinical pharmacy services
- Provide expert advice for complex patients
- Prescribe independently within agreed scope
- Attend and contribute to ward and board rounds
- Lead medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Develop and implement clinical guidelines
- Drive service improvement and innovation
- Support clinical governance and risk management
- Line manage and develop pharmacy staff
- Support education, training and supervision
- Manage specialist medicines budgets
- Horizon scan new treatments and technologies
- Promote costeffective use of medicines
- Represent pharmacy at internal and external forums
- Deputise for senior pharmacy leaders as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
Desirable
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Managing a team
- Delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing biologic/ immunomodulating therapy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations
- Excellent communication skills - written
- Methodical and attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
Desirable
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Managing a team
- Delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing biologic/ immunomodulating therapy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations
- Excellent communication skills - written
- Methodical and attention to detail
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)