We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking pharmacist to lead and shape our Rheumatology pharmacy service at Royal Surrey County Hospital. This is a rare chance to take on a high-profile clinical leadership role at the heart of a well-established and supportive Multidisciplinary Team.
You will work directly alongside Consultant Rheumatologists and specialist nurses, holding your own clinic caseload as an independent prescriber taking responsibility for the prescribing of DMARDs, biologics, and specialist medicines for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatologically conditions.
What you will be doing
* Practising as an independent prescriber in outpatient clinics alongside Consultant Rheumatologists, delivering expert pharmaceutical care and contributing to medicines optimisation.
* Leading on safe, cost-effective prescribing across the specialty, including monitoring drug usage, expenditure, and biosimilar switching.
* Developing and implementing prescribing guidelines, policies, and protocols for the department.
* Representing pharmacy at Rheumatology MDT and governance meetings, and contributing to regional and national specialty networks.
* Acting as a clinical role model supporting, mentoring, and educating junior pharmacists, rotational staff, and other healthcare professionals.
* Driving service development and innovation, with the opportunity to participate in research and audit.
Overview of what we are looking for
Essential
* MPharm or equivalent; GPhC registered.
* Post-registration Clinical Diploma or equivalent.
* Independent Prescribing qualification.
* Broad post-registration clinical pharmacy experience, ideally in an acute setting.
* Demonstrable knowledge of DMARDs and biologics in rheumatology.
* Experience of developing medicines policies, leading teams, and working across multidisciplinary settings.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to convey complex clinical information clearly to a range of audiences.
Desirable
* Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (MRPharmS).
* Active involvement in national pharmacist networks or specialist groups.
* Experience of audit, research, or project management at Trust or national level.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career, supporting professional development and investing in our physical environment and new equipment.
Our diverse and welcoming team ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care.
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