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Job overview
We are seeking an experienced clinical Pharmacy leader to shape and deliver specialist pharmacy care to Rheumatology patients.
This senior role leads medicines optimisation across Rheumatology.
You will work closely with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues to improve patient outcomes.
You will provide expert advice on complex care and lead innovation in medicines use.
As part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will influence strategy across the Group.
You will be an independent prescriber, clinically credible and values‑driven.
You enjoy developing people, services and systems that make care safer.
You bring vision, resilience and compassion, and model professional excellence.
Why join us? We are ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.
We support leadership development and wellbeing. You will help shape services at scale.
Join us and lead change that truly matters.
Main duties of the job
Lead specialist clinical pharmacy services
Provide expert advice for complex patients
Prescribe independently within agreed scope
Attend and contribute to ward and board rounds
Lead medicines optimisation and patient safety
Develop and implement clinical guidelines
Drive service improvement and innovation
Support clinical governance and risk management
Line manage and develop pharmacy staff
Support education, training and supervision
Manage specialist medicines budgets
Horizon scan new treatments and technologies
Promote cost‑effective use of medicines
Represent pharmacy at internal and external forums
Deputise for senior pharmacy leaders as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
as attached
Main duties
- Lead specialist clinical pharmacy services
- Provide expert advice for complex patients
- Prescribe independently within agreed scope
- Attend and contribute to ward and board rounds
- Lead medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Develop and implement clinical guidelines
- Drive service improvement and innovation
- Support clinical governance and risk management
- Line manage and develop pharmacy staff
- Support education, training and supervision
- Manage specialist medicines budgets
- Horizon scan new treatments and technologies
- Promote cost‑effective use of medicines
- Represent pharmacy at internal and external forums
- Deputise for senior pharmacy leaders as required
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
Experience
Essential
- Managing a team
- Delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing biologic/ immunomodulating therapy
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
Desirable
- Management qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations
- Excellent communication skills - written
- Methodical and attention to detail
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This advert is for Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in University Hospital Aintree. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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