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Job overview
Are you passionate about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in education and training?
If so, we are looking for passionate, creative, motivated and patient focused pharmacists to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level.
In your role you will utilise your clinical experience by providing daily clinical pharmacy services to specified wards, associated areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the delivery of optimum pharmaceutical care to patients served by the clinical directorate on specified ward(s) / clinics and deliver a level of clinical input commensurate with the grade.
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
- Actively pursue audit, research and development within the CMG and the department. Publicise the results of such work through presentations and publications.
- Assist with the training and development of staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Emergency and Specialist Medicine (ESM)
You will be working within the multidisciplinary team where you will provide a pharmacy services to a variety of clinical areas including Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Geriatrics, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology and Dermatology.
The University Hospitals of Leicester has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country. Our acute medicine department also has a large Acute Medical Unit, an Acute Ambulatory Care service, a Short Stay Unit, an Acute Care Medical HDU and 2 Acute Frailty Units; which includes the newly formed Frailty Emergency Squad (FES).
Education and Training responsibilities:
- To assist in the induction planning and oversight for new trainee and foundation pharmacists. This will include updating induction rotas, completion of induction checklists and the planning of competency assessments.
- Provide ongoing and diploma support for foundation pharmacists (ward assessments, case based discussions, presentations).
- To assist in the planning, delivery and quality assurance of University placement programmes and other training sessions deemed appropriate.
- Both roles will be expected to provide adhoc support within the E&T team and will include line management responsibilities and providing support for the line managers of staff in training posts.
Post holders will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call and weekend rotas.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Awareness of National Issues
- Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self medication schemes
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates, post- graduates, doctors, nurses, pharmacists
- Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment
Experience
Essential
- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital
- Experience of working in medicines information (either as trainee or qualified pharmacist)
- Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist
- Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
- Assertive and enthusiastic
- Able to supervise other Pharmacists
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
- Evidence of management of staff in previous post
- Evidence of good time management skills of self and others
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
- Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
- Registered Independent Prescriber
- Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
- Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for Specialist Pharmacist ESM/Education and Training with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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