# Lead Specialist Pharmacist, Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-specialist-pharmacist-rheumatology/db9e64a6-93bd-4115-bf03-28d34172906d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-specialist-pharmacist-rheumatology/db9e64a6-93bd-4115-bf03-28d34172906d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Northwick Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £72,719 - £83,505 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T16:01:08.461Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harrow/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8234032 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8234032?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview In this key role, you will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and be responsible for leading and shaping high-quality clinical pharmacy services in rheumatology across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Rheumatology team, leading on medicines optimisation, high-cost drug management, clinical governance, workforce development, service transformation and patient safety initiatives The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, be adaptable, and lead a team with strong problem-solving and time management abilities. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and have completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. An independent prescribing qualification is essential. Development Opportunity This post is advertised as a substantive Band 8b position. However, applications will also be considered from candidates who do not yet meet all the Band 8b criteria but can demonstrate the potential to develop into the role. Candidates appointed through this route will be appointed at Band 8a and will progress to Band 8b upon successful completion of an agreed Rheumatology Lead Pharmacist Competency Framework and formal gateway assessment. Progression will be competency-based and not time-based. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join our Pharmacy team and will lead on the development and delivery of a specialist rheumatology pharmacy service across the Trust, including liaising with primary care colleagues. Provide expert advice on the management and monitoring of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, biosimilars, and other rheumatology therapies. Lead and run pharmacist-led outpatient clinics to monitor treatment efficacy, safety, and patient adherence. Oversee and coordinate pharmaceutical care for Rheumatology inpatients and act as the pharmacy lead for complex and high-risk patients. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, primary care colleagues and homecare providers to optimise patient outcomes. Lead on development and implementation of Rheumatology prescribing pathways, guidelines, SOPs and governance processes. Identify and deliver education and training to pharmacy staff, medical teams, and nursing staff within the specialty. Monitor, manage and report on Rheumatology medicines expenditure and identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost optimisation Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives to support innovation and best practice. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in rheumatology medicines and NHS policy ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the 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 ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Significant clinical pharmacy experience in Rheumatology - Experience of managing a small team - Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements - Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist and management of High cost drugs - Demonstrates strategic thinking - Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups **Desirable** - Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal - Evidence of collaborative regional and national work - Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice - Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section. - Experience with drug expenditure reporting ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - Master’s degree in Pharmacy - Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Diploma Pharmacy Practice - Independent prescriber **Desirable** - MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Evidence of formal management training ### Skills, Abilities & Attributes **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff - The ability to identify and manage risks. - Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written) - Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills - Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice - Ability to identify and prioritise service needs - Excellent ability to prioritize a complex workload and work accurately under pressure - Ability to manage services provided by homecare ## Documents - [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615) - [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549) - [what makes us special? 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