# Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-pharmacist-rheumatology/e26e8f85-8a34-4842-b0a1-ffe5a817499e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-pharmacist-rheumatology/e26e8f85-8a34-4842-b0a1-ffe5a817499e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University Hospital Aintree - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T13:34:40.901Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacist/Pharmacist-v8212451 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8212451?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Enthusiasm for the position - Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale - Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call **Desirable** - Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - written - Excellent communication skills - verbal - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others - Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues - Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint **Desirable** - Ability to affect and manage change ### Knowledge **Essential** - 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 of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines ### Experience **Essential** - Significant hospital experience - Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting - Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education **Desirable** - Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - Vocational master’s degree in pharmacy - Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council - Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning. - Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) **Desirable** - Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10519928) - [recruitment (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535870) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) - [job description & specification (pdf, 307.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10522073) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.