Job summaryAre you ready to specialise, lead and make a real impact in neurosciences?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and headache medicine to join our forward-thinking and highly respected team.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while playing a key role in delivering high-quality pharmacy services across neuroscience's services. You will be embedded within a proactive multidisciplinary team, working alongside clinicians, nurse specialists and allied health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care across the Peninsula.
Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity.
The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service within Neurosciences.
This will include providing specialist pharmaceutical care to patients in areas such as Stroke, Epilepsy, Neurosurgery, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Headache services. Provide clinical pharmacist input to daily consultant-led MDT ward rounds. Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team and as team member of for the clinical pharmacy team. Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness. Develop a clinical interest within a chosen area of clinical practice to support clinical service to specific group of patients within the neurosciences portfolio.
Work closely with care group lead pharmacist & associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and establish clearly defined roles for pharmacist non-medical prescribers within Neurosciences. Develop and manage the delivery of pharmacy services to ensure efficient use of resources and systems including monitoring drug expenditure, delivery of financial savings within Neurosciences. Develop and build increased pharmacist presence into outpatients clinical areas.
About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
DetailsDate posted26 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number216-PL-CO8238409Job locationsDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities Responsible to the Lead pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Neurosciences Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy FIP. Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and Neurosciences directorate. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Neurology Service Line and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Neurosciences portfolio Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the neurology, neurosurgical areas and related units.
Job description
Job responsibilities Responsible to the Lead pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Neurosciences Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy FIP. Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and Neurosciences directorate. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Neurology Service Line and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Neurosciences portfolio Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the neurology, neurosurgical areas and related units.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
EssentialExcellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Neurosciences E.G. - Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and NeurosurgeryDemonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialtiesExcellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug useProven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencingProven knowledge of strategic care agendasProven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locallyExcellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issuesReport writing skills. Proven evidence of CPDDemonstrable experience of teaching, training and people developmentDemonstrable multidisciplinary working / ward round experienceDesirableProven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for drugs used with the areas of neurosciences (Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Neurosurgery)Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or divisionDemonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy servicesDemonstrable experience in presenting researchDemonstrable experience in budget management and staff managementSenior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practiceDemonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
Qualifications
EssentialMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy DiplomaNon-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)DesirableCurrent registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyMember of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)Active member of Neurosciences Group within UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest groupPostgraduate leadership qualificationPostgraduate qualification in speciality
Aptitude and Abilities
EssentialoGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.oTime management skills. DesirableDemonstrate potential management abilityProven knowledge and understanding of financial issues
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
EssentialExcellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Neurosciences E.G. - Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and NeurosurgeryDemonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialtiesExcellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug useProven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencingProven knowledge of strategic care agendasProven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locallyExcellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issuesReport writing skills. Proven evidence of CPDDemonstrable experience of teaching, training and people developmentDemonstrable multidisciplinary working / ward round experienceDesirableProven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for drugs used with the areas of neurosciences (Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Neurosurgery)Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or divisionDemonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy servicesDemonstrable experience in presenting researchDemonstrable experience in budget management and staff managementSenior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practiceDemonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
Qualifications
EssentialMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy DiplomaNon-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)DesirableCurrent registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyMember of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)Active member of Neurosciences Group within UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest groupPostgraduate leadership qualificationPostgraduate qualification in speciality
Aptitude and Abilities
EssentialoGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.oTime management skills. DesirableDemonstrate potential management abilityProven knowledge and understanding of financial issuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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