Specialist Pharmacist – Hepatology

Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Hepatology Pharmacy team to help deliver a progressive and forward thinking pharmacy service to our liver patients.The postholder does not require specific experience in hepatology but they need a willingness to learn, training will be provided. They will work with the Principal Hepatology Pharmacist to lead, manage and develop a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service for hepatology patients.This varied role provides an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the management of both inpatients and outpatients with a range of hepatological conditions. They will ensure high levels of patient safety and experience and ensure clinical and financial metrics are met.The postholder will contribute to the World Health Organisations Hepatitis C elimination target of 2030 by working in outreach hepatitis C clinics in local Drug and Alcohol centres and community locations. They will take part in testing events with the Viral Hepatitis Team to identify patients with hepatitis C for treatment.The postholder will promote the field of hepatology to colleagues and junior staff through education and training and have the opportunity to participate nationally in the British Hepatology Pharmacy Group.The St George's Hepatology Team have achieved Improving Quality in Liver Services (IQILS) level 2 with the hepatology pharmacy team getting a special mention for the exemplar service provided to our patients.Main duties of the jobThe main day to day responsibilities of the post include:- Working as an integral part of the STHepNet Viral Hepatitis Team to provide hepatitis C treatment to patients in secondary care and the wider community.- Providing a clinical pharmacy service to hepatology inpatients, working as part of the MDT in consultant-led ward rounds.- Providing and developing pharmacist-led hepatology outpatient clinics using independent prescribing- Ensuring safety, patient experience, clinical and financial metrics are met.About usThe GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke.With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. We provide services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London.Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS. DetailsDate posted16 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number200-8167693-DE-UBJob locationsSt Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role***** Job description Job responsibilities*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****Person Specification Qualifications EssentialB. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalentProfessional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practiceDesirableRegistered non-medical prescriber (or willingness to work towards this)Qualification in advanced clinical diagnostics and assessmentMembership of the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyRPS Core Advanced Pharmacist CredentiallingFormal leadership and management trainingMembership of the British Hepatology Pharmacy Group (BHPG) Experience EssentialSubstantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitionerExperience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etcExperience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levelExperience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communicationExperience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history takingExperience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialtyExperience of consultant-led ward roundsExperience of supervising and managing individual staff and a teamExperience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical auditExperience of being an educational and practice supervisor for students and trainee and junior pharmacistsDesirableSpecialist clinical pharmacy experience in a relevant areaExperience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisorExperience of using clinical audit and research to improve practiceExperience of presenting at directorate or equivalent levelAbility to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical settingExperience in pharmacist-led clinics Skills EssentialClinical pharmacy skills at Diploma levelDemonstrates a level of clinical reasoning and judgementExperience working with High Cost medications and utilising electronic funding systems, e.g. BlueteqDemonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, and the multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate experience in mentorship and training skillsShows ability in problem solvingAbility to organise and motivate oneself and others efficientlyGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and in a team as necessaryAbility to identify and prioritise clinical work and manage time effectively to work to agreed deadlinesProfessional mannerDesirableExperience of using an electronic patient record systemAbility to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Knowledge EssentialDemonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current postDemonstrates awareness of a commitment to Clinical GovernanceDemonstrable awareness of interface issuesDesirableAwareness of current NHS issues including national and local prioritiesDemonstrates a good core knowledge of drugs used in Hepatology Person Specification Qualifications EssentialB. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalentProfessional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practiceDesirableRegistered non-medical prescriber (or willingness to work towards this)Qualification in advanced clinical diagnostics and assessmentMembership of the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyRPS Core Advanced Pharmacist CredentiallingFormal leadership and management trainingMembership of the British Hepatology Pharmacy Group (BHPG) Experience EssentialSubstantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitionerExperience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etcExperience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levelExperience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communicationExperience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history takingExperience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialtyExperience of consultant-led ward roundsExperience of supervising and managing individual staff and a teamExperience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical auditExperience of being an educational and practice supervisor for students and trainee and junior pharmacistsDesirableSpecialist clinical pharmacy experience in a relevant areaExperience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisorExperience of using clinical audit and research to improve practiceExperience of presenting at directorate or equivalent levelAbility to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical settingExperience in pharmacist-led clinics Skills EssentialClinical pharmacy skills at Diploma levelDemonstrates a level of clinical reasoning and judgementExperience working with High Cost medications and utilising electronic funding systems, e.g. BlueteqDemonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, and the multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate experience in mentorship and training skillsShows ability in problem solvingAbility to organise and motivate oneself and others efficientlyGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and in a team as necessaryAbility to identify and prioritise clinical work and manage time effectively to work to agreed deadlinesProfessional mannerDesirableExperience of using an electronic patient record systemAbility to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Knowledge EssentialDemonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current postDemonstrates awareness of a commitment to Clinical GovernanceDemonstrable awareness of interface issuesDesirableAwareness of current NHS issues including national and local prioritiesDemonstrates a good core knowledge of drugs used in HepatologyDisclosure 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.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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's website