Job summary
- Main area
- Renal
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: Progression post band 7-8a
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7795618-JUL26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £49,387 - £64,750 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Renal Services
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.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex (UHSx) greatly values their pharmacy team and over the years it has continued to grow in strength and numbers. We are now pleased to offer an exciting pharmacist post. The post holder will be a dynamic individual ready to provide expert leadership and knowledge, in renal medicine.
The post holder will be at the forefront of providing specialist pharmacy services optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience. It will be an opportunity to share expertise across the local health economy as well as through national and international networks.
For this position we will consider Band 7-8a progression where the individual have senior support for clinical and leadership activities and will advance to band 8a upon completion of Foundation Stage 2 qualification and will be supported to register and complete the independent prescribing
If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHSx could be the perfect fit for you. Call and have a chat or even better come and see us if convenient.
We would welcome applications from candidates working at foundation/advanced level who wish to use this as a progression opportunity from band 7 to 8a and beyond.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
As a highly specialist clinical pharmacist you will be responsible for the delivery of direct patient care to renal in- and out-patients including the clinical management of the haemodialysis unit and, in conjunction with the specialist nurse and clinical team , out-patient clinics specialising in drug initiation and monitoring. You will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings/ward rounds for renal to maximise the pharmaceutical input into patient care.
You will manage the pharmacy service to renal medicine and as the lead pharmacist support and contribute to all aspects of clinical governance within the directorate, and will take the lead within specialities as specified by the lead divisional pharmacist including clinical risk, clinical audit and education and teaching.
You need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have good communication and IT skills. You will also be good at working in a team and under pressure, at problem solving and meeting deadlines and at supporting staff in their development.
You will be managing junior staff, provide teaching at the university and supervise undergraduate or junior pharmacist project.
You must be a Registered Pharmacist with a post graduate qualification and experience at specialist level. Non medical prescribing qualification is mandatory.
You will be included in the weekend rota.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will be shared with job share partner except for line management responsibilities (where allocated) which are specific to the post holder.
Clinical Responsibilities:-
- To manage, provide, co-ordinate and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the SKU. This role includes provision of ward-based and outpatient pharmacy services to renal patients as a highly specialist clinical pharmacist encompassing:
- Participation in consultant led renal ward rounds.
- Medication reconciliation and review.
- Identification of patients who need additional help with their medication.
- Prompt identification, preparation of patients for early discharge and where possible complete the discharge process at ward level. Accurately document information relating to medications initiated or discontinued following admission and the follow up required.
- Counselling on changes to medication regimens and high-risk drugs e.g. warfarin, transplant medication.
- Liaising with colleagues in community/ care homes to align support for medicines adherence.
- Contribute to multi-morbidity reviews and multi-disciplinary reviews.
- Review pathology results for patients on high-risk medicines and take action as necessary.
- Please see attached job description and personal specifications for full list of duties associated with this post
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Pharmacist with substantial experience
- Post-graduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC).
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Masters or doctorate in relevant subject or discipline.
- Member of the Faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Teaching at an undergraduate level or postgraduate level
- Renal Experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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
- Mark Shaw
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist Specialised Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
ext 63210
or mobile 07734431325
We welcome applications from currently registered pharmacists with a post graduate qualification or equivalent experience at a specialist level.
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