Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Community Hospitals (8a)
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
Are you ready to specialise, lead and make a real impact in Community Services? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Pha...
- Youwill be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Integrated Care and Community Hospitals.
Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team overseeing community Hospitals as part of the integrated care directorate (ICT).
Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
Work closely with the lead pharmacist and associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and establish clearly defined roles for pharmacists within Community Services.
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.
We 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.
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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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate
- Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)
Desirable
- Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
- Active member of Care of the Elderly Group within UKCPA, Member of the Acute frailty Network or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group
- Postgraduate leadership qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in speciality
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty
- Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties
- Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use
- Senior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
- Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencing
- Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas
- Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues
- Proven evidence of CPD
- Report writing skills
- Demonstrable experience of teaching, training and people development
- Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of treatment pathways and medicines optimisation priorities with the areas of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty
- Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division
- Demonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy services
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking and presenting research (includes audit, quality, and service improvement projects)
- Demonstrable experience in budget management and staff management
- Demonstratable experience in senior pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
- Demonstratable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and understanding of financial issues
- Well-developed teaching and presentation skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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