Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a patient focused Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist working in the Lipid service.
The role involves providing patient focused advanced clinical support to the Lipid Service team and you will work closely with the team to ensure a high-quality delivery of service for patients attending the Trust. You will have the opportunity to utilise independent prescribing skills through the delivery of established pharmacist led Lipid clinics, and work with the team to develop services within this speciality
Main duties of the job
You will have evidence of effective service delivery at a specialist pharmacist level, post-graduate study to diploma level, well-developed clinical pharmacy skills with an independent prescribing qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills development. The Pharmacy Service operates a seven-day clinical service with routine support of both junior pharmacists and integrated medicines management technicians.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive seven-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicine utilisation. As part of this investment our nationally recognised pharmacist-led Integrated Medicines Management Scheme has been expanded to all acute areas. Your role will be to lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input for this patient group with a focus on medicines optimisation, safe and secure utilisation of medicines and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9155-CSAHP-0726-26
- Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost effective utilisation of medicines in conjunction with the Trust Lipid Services and lead consultants.
Undertake specialist prescribing for patients presenting to the service with risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Provide expert advice in the designated area undertaking risk management, financial management and clinical governance activities and undertake prescribing to deliver medicines optimisation and safe and effective discharge.
Monitor performance of pharmacists working in this area, to undertake clinical supervision and internal and external teaching for all staff.
Co-ordinate clinical service delivery in conjunction with other advanced practitioners and directorate lead pharmacists to ensure safe and efficient care from pre-assessment to discharge.
Link with the antibiotic lead pharmacist to deliver effective antibiotic utilisation and initiation to reduce the incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections.
Work at an advanced level in the designated areas of practice.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective service delivery of direct patient care at specialist practice level
- Close and effective working with medical, nursing pharmacy and other department staff
- Leadership of audit projects and or research
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of delivering successful change programmes
- Can demonstrate management of resources, delivery of objectives in line with local and national priorities, participation in policy development and leadership of a team
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Study to Diploma level or equivalent experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge
- Evidence of CPD in line with requirements of GPhC
- Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Postgraduate study to Masters level
- Professional group membership to facilitate continuing professional development
- Portfolio of practice and/or RPS credentialing
Physical Skills
Essential
- You may need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You will be expected to work at any of the trust sites.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-organised
- Ability to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines
- Learning agility and commitment to self-development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Pharmacy practice and innovation
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Self-motivating with a drive to develop medicines management and clinical services
- Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills, ability to inspire others through delivery of team objectives
- Awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
- Evidence of personal insight and sound judgment
- Good analytical skills and the ability to translate broad national strategy into deliverable local plans
- Evidence of ability to communicate with others, motivate teams, lead projects gaining the co-operation of others
- Well-developed leadership and motivational skills
- Financial Management
Desirable
- HR Management Skills
- Published research
- Regional or national committee membership
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