Sleep Service Specialist Pharmacist

Job overview

Permanent | 22.5 hrs per week, to include Mondays & Tuesdays

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and motivated Specialist Pharmacist to join our nationally recognised Paediatric Sleep Service — one of only five research-active tertiary sleep units in NHS England.

This is a new role, ideal for a clinically motivated pharmacist to lead and shape pharmacy input into our innovative sleep service. You'll work with a dynamic team of consultants, physiologists, specialist nurses, and practitioners to manage complex respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders in children under 18.

About You:

• A GPhC registered pharmacist, with an Independent Prescriber qualification
• Educated to Master's level (MPharm or equivalent) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
• Experienced in clinical pharmacy delivery in either a hospital or primary care setting
• Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Sleep Service
• Prescribe and manage medications according to NHS England's STOMP and STAMP programmes
• Conduct detailed medication reviews and support deprescribing
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes and enhance care transitions across hospital, community, and primary care
• Lead service development initiatives and implement clinical protocols
• Support Trust-wide pharmaceutical services including weekend and out-of-hours responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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