Advanced Pharmacist - Women's & Children's
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Pharmacist to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within our Women's and Children's S...
- Deliver an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Women's and Children's services at the Royal Derby Hospital
- Providespecialist advice on medicines optimisation to multidisciplinary teams
- Lead and supportservice development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute tomedicines governance and safety, including incident review and risk reduction
- Support and developjunior pharmacists, technicians, and trainees
- Contribute tofinancial stewardship and medicines optimisation strategies
- Deputise for the Divisional Lead Pharmacist when required
- Work closely with the Women's & Children's pharmacists at Queen's Hospital Burton (occasional cross-site working may be required)
Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026
Interview date: 12 November 2026
- A supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy team
- Opportunities to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills
- Access to training, education and professional development programmes
- Involvement in innovative service developments and research
- A role where you can make a real difference to patient care and safety
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering exceptional care together, driven by our values of compassion, openness, and excellence. We are proud to support a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive working environment where all staff can thrive.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live.
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential: - GPhC registration; - Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable: - Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. NPPG)
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential: - Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience; - Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge applied to patient care
Desirable: - Specialist experience in Women's & Children's / paediatrics / neonates
Clinical & Analytical Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to manage complex medicines-related problems
- Applies evidence-based practice and analyses clinical data to improve care
Service Development & Management
Essential: - Ability to support safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines
Desirable
- Experience in project management, service redesign, or managing change
- Experience with medicines budgets or financial management
- Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, or service development
Professional Practice & Development
Essential: - Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable: - Independent pharmacist prescriber qualification
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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