Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7534962-NOV25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our dermatology team at University Hospitals Sussex. You’ll provide advanced clinical input for patients on biologics, JAK inhibitors and systemic therapies — running pharmacist-led clinics, supporting safe prescribing, and optimising the value and outcomes of high-cost medicines.
Working alongside dermatology consultants, nurses and homecare teams, you’ll play a key role in pathway standardisation, patient counselling, and governance (Blueteq, NICE compliance, incident learning).
We’re looking for someone who is clinically confident, collaborative, detail-focused and motivated to improve care. Independent prescriber status (or willingness to achieve this within 12–18 months) is essential.
In return, you’ll join a friendly, innovative department where your ideas are valued. You’ll be supported by an experienced Consultant Dermatology Pharmacist, have access to specialist training and development, and help shape the future of pharmacist-led care in dermatology.
Main duties of the job
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As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Dermatology, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic, biologic and targeted therapies. You’ll run pharmacist-led clinics, screen and prescribe homecare prescriptions, monitor treatment response and safety, and deliver counselling to support adherence and shared decision-making.
You will work closely with dermatology consultants, nurses, homecare providers and commissioners to ensure safe, effective and equitable access to high-cost medicines. You’ll contribute to pathway design, NICE/Blueteq implementation, and governance processes that optimise both outcomes and value.
We’re looking for a clinically confident, organised and compassionate pharmacist with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for improving services. You should be comfortable interpreting blood results, applying commissioning criteria and managing complex cases. Independent prescriber status (or commitment to achieve this within 12–18 months) is essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and lead by example.
This role is ideal for a pharmacist ready to take their clinical expertise further, make a visible difference for patients, and help shape the future of pharmacist-led dermatology care.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services to dermatology patients receiving systemic, biologic and targeted therapies (e.g. biologics, JAK inhibitors, isotretinoin).
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Run pharmacist-led clinics within scope of practice, assessing patients, prescribing or recommending therapy, reviewing monitoring results, and documenting in the electronic record.
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Provide structured counselling on medicines, side-effect management, vaccinations, fertility and lifestyle precautions to support safe and informed use.
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Screen and authorise homecare and shared-care prescriptions, ensuring appropriate funding, Blueteq approval, and alignment with NICE guidance.
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Work with consultants, nurses and homecare providers to resolve supply issues, coordinate treatment initiation and maintain continuity of care.
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Contribute to service improvement through pathway standardisation, implementation of NICE Technology Appraisals, audit, incident review, and quality-improvement projects.
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Support governance for high-cost medicines — monitoring expenditure, horizon-scanning, supporting biosimilar switches, and reporting KPIs.
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Educate and mentor pharmacists, technicians, trainees and dermatology nursing staff in safe prescribing, monitoring and medicines optimisation.
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Provide expert advice to clinicians and commissioners on medicine selection, cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation.
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Participate in Trust rotas (e.g. weekend, bank-holiday or dispensary cover) as required.
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
- GPhC-registered pharmacist with Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent experience in hospital clinical pharmacy)
- Significant post-registration experience delivering advanced clinical pharmacy services, including patient-facing care
- Demonstrated knowledge of NICE guidance, Blueteq, and high-cost drug governance processes
- Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills; able to interpret monitoring results and provide patient counselling
- Evidence of service improvement, audit, or quality improvement participatio
- Demonstrates inclusive and compassionate leadership, organisation, and teamwork
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescriber qualification (or currently undertaking IP training)
- Direct experience within dermatology, immunology or other biologic medicine pathways
- Experience supporting biosimilar switching, formulary management, or business case development
- Experience delivering education or training to pharmacy or multidisciplinary teams
- Experience leading or coordinating audits, guideline implementation, or QI projects
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring pharmacists or technicians
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ivnit Kaur Bagga
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist, Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 665029
- Additional information
- Email: [email protected] I Website: www.uhsussex.nhs.ukTel.: 01273 665140 I Ext.: 65029
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