Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Respiratory Medicine (8a) in Plymouth

Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), tuberculosis (TB), pleural disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea and respiratory infections 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 respiratory 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.We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking department, committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions. You'll be encouraged to: Develop advanced and enhanced advanced practice capabilities, with opportunities to pursue consultant-level credentialing where appropriate. Utilise and expand your skills as a non-medical prescriber Pursue further study with full support from the team Engage in practice-based research to drive innovation and improve patient care.***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 This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within the respiratory care areas including severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), tuberculosis (TB), pleural disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea and respiratory infections, including local care for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). To contribute to the Severe Asthma MDT and, where designated, act as the named pharmacist in accordance with the NHS England service specification. 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 for the clinical pharmacy team. Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.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.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 posted28 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year Per Annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number216-LT-CO8238739Job locationsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford 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 respiratory. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and 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 respiratory medicine. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Respiratory Service Line and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review, and report on medicines related incidents within respiratory service line. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients with respiratory conditions. To manage, lead and co-ordinate the respiratory pharmacy team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles. To act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support assistants and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. To be a lead and role model in the field of respiratory condition care locally, regionally, and nationally.For further information please see attached job description 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 respiratory. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and 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 respiratory medicine. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Respiratory Service Line and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review, and report on medicines related incidents within respiratory service line. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients with respiratory conditions. To manage, lead and co-ordinate the respiratory pharmacy team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles. To act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support assistants and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. To be a lead and role model in the field of respiratory condition care locally, regionally, and nationally.For further information please see attached job descriptionPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in PharmacyPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy CertificateCurrent registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate 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 NPPG, UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest groupPostgraduate leadership qualificationPostgraduate qualification in speciality Knowledge and Experience EssentialExcellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug useDemonstrable 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 skillsProven evidence of CPDDemonstrable experience of teaching, training and people developmentDemonstrable Multidisciplinary working / ward round experienceDesirableProven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for the treatment of Neonatal and Women's or Paediatric ServicesPrevious 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 pharmacy management demonstrable experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practiceDemonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMaster's Degree (or equivalent) in PharmacyPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy CertificateCurrent registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate 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 NPPG, UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest groupPostgraduate leadership qualificationPostgraduate qualification in speciality Knowledge and Experience EssentialExcellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug useDemonstrable 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 skillsProven evidence of CPDDemonstrable experience of teaching, training and people developmentDemonstrable Multidisciplinary working / ward round experienceDesirableProven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for the treatment of Neonatal and Women's or Paediatric ServicesPrevious 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 pharmacy management demonstrable experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practiceDemonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorshipDisclosure 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). Additional information 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 TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website