Specialist Pharmacist in Leicester

Specialist Pharmacist

The closing date is 27 September 2026

Are you passionate about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in education and training?

If so, we are looking for passionate, creative, motivated and patient focused pharmacists to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level.

In your role you will utilise your clinical experience by providing daily clinical pharmacy services to specified wards, associated areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the delivery of optimum pharmaceutical care to patients served by the clinical directorate on specified ward(s) / clinics and deliver a level of clinical input commensurate with the grade.




• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.




• Actively pursue audit, research and development within the CMG and the department. Publicise the results of such work through presentations and publications.




• Assist with the training and development of staff

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,




• being a great place to work,




• partnerships for impact, and




• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,




• we are proud,




• we are inclusive, and




• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Emergency and Specialist Medicine (ESM)

You will be working within the multidisciplinary team (LRI & LGH) where you will provide a pharmacy services to a variety of clinical areas including Acute Medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Geriatrics, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Dermatology and Medical Day Case.

Opportunity to work with many specialties to further develop and lead on local initiatives such as flow and improving discharge processes.

The University Hospitals of Leicester has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country. Our acute medicine department also has a large Acute Medical Unit, an Acute Ambulatory Care service, a Short Stay Unit, an Acute Care Medical HDU and 2 Acute Frailty Units; which incorporates specialist frailty services.

ESM/Education & Training Team

ESM aspect as above.

Education and Training responsibilities:

• To assist in the induction planning and oversight for new trainee and foundation pharmacists. This will include updating induction rotas, completion of induction checklists and the planning of competency assessments.




• Provide ongoing and diploma support for foundation pharmacists (ward assessments, case based discussions, presentations).




• To assist in the planning, delivery and quality assurance of University placement programmes and other training sessions deemed appropriate.




• Both roles will be expected to provide adhoc support within the E&T team and will include line management responsibilities and providing support for the line managers of staff in training posts

Opportunity to work in the following expert areas:

• Neonatology (Based at the LRI and LGH)




• Obstetric and gynaecology services across the LRI and the LGH




• General and specialist paediatric services at the LRI including Medicine, Surgery,




• Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, parenteral nutrition and neurology




• Paediatric Oncology and Haematology




• Cardiology, intensive care and ECMO

MSSUGGs

Musculoskeletal/Specialist Surgery/Urology, Gastroenterology and General Surgery/HPB

This team is based across the LRI, LGH and the Glenfield

• Trauma, Orthopaedics and Ortho-geriatrics




• Specialist Surgery (ENT, Plastic, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology)




• Gastro-enterology




• Colorectal, GI and General Surgery (inc bariatrics)




• Urology

The postholder will provide clinical pharmacy input within MSSUGGS supporting safe, effective and patientcentered use of medicines for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.

The postholder will also be part of the antimicrobial team focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, contributing to the delivery of highquality antimicrobial pharmacy services, supporting appropriate prescribing, infection management and optimisation of antimicrobial use across the Trust.

This post offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across both specialist clinical pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver highquality, evidencebased care. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services within both MSSUGGS and antimicrobial services. Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and MSSUGGS (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday).

Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy




• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council




• Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience




• Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice




• Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management




• Registered Independent Prescriber




• Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group




• Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken




• Registered Independent Prescriber

Knowledge

• Sound current clinical knowledge




• Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development




• Awareness of National Issues




• Clinical Governance




• Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self medication schemes




• Evidence of teaching undergraduates, post- graduates, doctors, nurses, pharmacists




• Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment

Experience

• Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience




• Experience of working in hospital




• Experience of working in medicines information (either as trainee or qualified pharmacist)




• Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist




• Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours.

Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication




• Assertive and enthusiastic




• Able to supervise other Pharmacists




• Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post




• Evidence of management of staff in previous post




• Evidence of good time management skills of self and others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.




• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary and General Hospital

Leicester Royal Infirmary and General Hospital