# Specialist Pharmacists - Various Specialities > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacists-various-specialities/161b400c-1850-4824-8b82-0d1968dee9b9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacists-various-specialities/161b400c-1850-4824-8b82-0d1968dee9b9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (As per the advert) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T08:31:03.809Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8040271 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8040271?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking two motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our team, delivering clinical pharmacy services across RRCV, MSSUGGS and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service. The roles available are:- RRCV (0.4 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.6 WTE) and MSSUGGS (0.6 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.4 WTE). The post‑holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within RRCV/MSSUGGS supporting safe, effective and patient‑centred use of medicines for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. The post‑holder will also be part of the antimicrobial team focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality antimicrobial pharmacy services, supporting appropriate prescribing, infection management and optimisation of antimicrobial use across the Trust. This post offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across both specialist clinical pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services within both RRCV/MSSUGGS and antimicrobial services. ### Main duties of the job RRCV Clinical Responsibilities Based primarily at Glenfield Hospital, the RRCV team consists of the following specialities: Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit, Vascular and Specialist Surgery. RRCV (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday). Deliver ward/clinic‑based clinical pharmacy services including medicines reconciliation, clinical review, monitoring and patient counselling. Support safe, effective and cost‑efficient prescribing for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Provide medicines advice to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to audit, guideline development and medicines governance. MSSUGGS Clinical Responsibilities This team is based across the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital. This CMG covers the following clinical surgical specialties: - Trauma, Elective Orthopaedics and Ortho-geriatrics. - Specialist surgery (ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, Plastics) - Gastroenterology, Hepato-Pancreato and Biliary, General surgery (Bariatrics and Colorectal) You will be fully supported to progress both clinically and professionally, working closely with experienced advanced specialist pharmacists and an engaged multidisciplinary team. Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and MSSUGGS (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday). Antimicrobial Responsibilities Once you have received the relevant training, to support delivery of the Trust’s antimicrobial stewardship programme, promoting appropriate antimicrobial use. Provide advice on antimicrobial prescribing and infection management in line with local and national guidance. Participate in stewardship ward rounds, audit and quality improvement initiatives. Shared Responsibilities Contribute to audit, research and service development activities. Support training of pharmacy staff, undergraduate students and work collaboratively within the MDT. Participate in departmental rota commitments and maintain ongoing professional development. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey. You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacy services to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of the services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services that are already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacist’s roles. Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas. Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements. If you are considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Team player - Evidence of verbal presentations made to professional groups **Desirable** - Previous supervisory/management training - Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and selfmedication schemes ### Experience **Essential** - Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience **Desirable** - Experience of working in hospital - Experience of teaching/tutoring - Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist - Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours. ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Master’s degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy. - 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 - Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development - Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment **Desirable** - Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group - Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken - Registered Independent Prescriber - Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Sound current clinical knowledge **Desirable** - Awareness of national issues - Clinical Governance ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Assertive and enthusiastic - Able to supervise other Pharmacists **Desirable** - Evidence of good time management skills of self and others ### 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 ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication **Desirable** - Evidence of management of staff in previous post - Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Professional approach - Outgoing, energetic, committed, dedicated - Smart appearance - Demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the Trust/directorate department **Desirable** - Flexibility re hours - Willing to do more than the minimum - Willing to deal with calls ‘out of hours’ ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 523.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10328743) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [job description and spec (pdf, 523.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10460327) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.