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Job requirements
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Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Enthusiasm for the position
- Other
Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale
- Other
Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call
- Skills
Excellent communication skills - written
- Skills
Excellent communication skills - verbal
- Skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Skills
Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
- Skills
Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues
- Skills
Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge
Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines
- Experience
Significant hospital experience
- Experience
Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting
- Experience
Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Qualifications
Vocational master’s degree in pharmacy
- Qualifications
Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Qualifications
Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning.
- Qualifications
Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area
- Skills
Ability to affect and manage change
- Experience
Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting
- Qualifications
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Team based at Aintree Hospital. The post‑holder will play a key role in the management of patients with a range of rheumatological conditions, including active involvement in prescribing medicines for this patient group. The role will also support the supervision and development of pharmacists and technicians within the rheumatology service, ensuring the provision of a high‑quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy service.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward‑thinking clinical pharmacist, ideally with demonstrable experience in rheumatology or immuno-modulating agents, who will act as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake specialist clinics, contribute to and attend MDT meetings, and work closely with consultants, specialist nurses and surgeons to optimise medicines use and support complex clinical decision‑making.
The postholder will be supported by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology, and would be an experienced pharmacist with ability to provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of a proactive, patient‑centred specialist pharmacy service across rheumatology. The role also offers opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, contributing to service development and cross‑site working.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.
To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.
Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.
Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details see Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
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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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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