Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/07/2026 23:59
Specialist Pharmacists Band 7 – ESM
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge that will develop your skills, knowledge and gain experience of working in one of England’s leading NHS Trusts?
If so, we have opportunities for you to join our friendly, innovative and well respected team at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
We are looking for registered pharmacists from all backgrounds (Hospital, PCN, GP, Community amongst others)to join our team in a variety of clinical areas.
This is a really exciting time to join University Hospitals of Leicester and the pharmacy department in particular. You can expect benefits including:
- Full training and support, including for those moving from other sectors, returning to practice and international candidates.
- Equivalent of 1 day per month protected development time (pro rata for part time staff).
- We look to offer our team members relevant training and development opportunities, such as Independent Prescribing and leadership qualifications.
- Working with, and learning from, a diverse and forward thinking pharmacy team; we currently have 5 Consultant Pharmacists and 5 Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners, and are seeking to grow this further in the future.
- Flexible working options and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Access to UHL staff benefit schemes including Vivup and Wagestream with a large range of offers and discounts of products and services, plus salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
Main duties of the job
Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey.
You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacy services to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of the services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services that are already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacist’s roles.
In these posts you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and specialist skills within the ESM Clinical Management Groups.
This team is based at the LRI and LGH and provides care to many 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.
Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.
Working for our organisation
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
- 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
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To deliver a clinical service to patients, including taking patient drug histories, rationalising prescribing, advising on and compiling treatment protocols, therapeutic drug monitoring and monitoring compliance.
- To support the CMG Lead Pharmacist in maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical service to the clinical management group (CMG).
- To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of pharmaceutical care to identified patients in order to achieve the safe and cost effective use of medicine.
Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.
Person specification
Skills
- Team player
- Evidence of verbal presentations made to professional groups
- Previous supervisory/management training
- Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self‑medication schemes
Communication and relationship skills
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
- Evidence of management of staff in previous post
- 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 on‑call/ability to deal with calls out of hours
- Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist
- Experience of teaching/tutoring
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 post registration commitment to continuing professional development
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment
- Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
- Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
- Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken
- Registered Independent Prescriber
Analytical and Judgement skills
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Awareness of national issues
- Clinical Governance
Planning and organisation skills
- Assertive and enthusiastic
- Able to supervise other Pharmacists
- 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.
Other requirements specific to the role
- Professional approach
- Outgoing, energetic, committed, dedicated
- Smart appearance
- Demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the Trust/directorate department
- Flexibility re hours
- Willing to do more than the minimum
- Willing to deal with calls ‘out of hours’
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicated you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month’s payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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