Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced pharmacist to join our expanding homecare team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional, with a desire to thrive, learn and innovate. Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to prioritise, plan and direct workload and have experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department where clinical services are led by our Consultant Pharmacists and provided in a supportive team environment. Our team is a respected integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Our modern service embraces technology with electronic prescribing, automated dispensaries and laptops for mobile working and point of care information access.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering and developing safe and effective comprehensive homecare services; and support the commissioning processes of high cost drugs. They will:
- Work alongside the Homecare Services Manager and clinical teams to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient homecare service.
- Work alongside senior colleagues, clinicians, nurse specialists and other stakeholders to identify, plan and develop new opportunities for cost-effective management of high-cost drugs.
- Provide expert advice at policy and individual patient care levels.
- Participate in relevant clinical trials and practice research.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to other pharmacists and pharmacy staff.
- Lead and develop audit, polices and guidelines in relation to homecare services and commissioning of high cost drugs.
Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience), and experience of clinical pharmacy and an understanding of homecare services and commissioning processes.
Further details of the role can be found below and in the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post-graduate experience in hospital pharmacy, including: Clinical Pharmacy, Dispensing, Ward services, computerised stock control, Purchasing /procurement
- Clinical Pharmacy experience to include practicing at specialist level (level 2 equivalent), including: Assessing patient needs, Devising and delivering care plans, Supervision of junior staff
- Understanding of commissioning processes for high cost drugs
- Understanding of homecare system and regulations
- Evidence of developing evidence based prescribing guideline and policies
- Experience of leading/developing audit or quality improvement projects resulting in a change in practice.
- Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective role model and has experience of mentoring others
- Experience of improving quality within limitations of service
Desirable
- Experience of managing/leading a team of pharmacists and technicians in a clinical context
- Provision of professional advice at Directorate Management Team level (or equivalent)
- Experience of report writing
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree or previously accredited BPharm (or BSc [Pharm])
- Successfully completed pre-registration year and registration examination leading to Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), (or other accredited route to membership for non-UK trained pharmacist)
- Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Record of CPD covering a range of relevant post qualification education and experience
Desirable
- Post-graduate Master’s degree in clinical pharmacy
- Independent Non-medical prescribing
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information, data and/or ideas etc. using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation etc.) in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.)
- Ability to work as an acknowledged member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Demonstrates understanding of the needs of stakeholders and ability to incorporate national healthcare policy into local strategy.
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Desirable
- Evidence of working across boundaries (professional and/or organisational) to plan, and share information and resources.
- Willing to learn about and apply New Technology
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This advert is for Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Homecare and High Cost Drugs with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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