Specialist Ophthalmology Pharmacist - RSCH
Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Employment type: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week. Grade: 8a.
Job Overview
Provide expert‑level clinical pharmacy services to the ophthalmology department, lead pharmaceutical care for patients with ophthalmic disease, manage both inpatient and outpatient services, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, attend specialist clinics, lead service development, supervise staff, and ensure safe, cost‑effective, evidence‑based use of medicines.
Main Duties
* Establish and lead a specialist pharmacy role for Ophthalmology Services, providing senior clinical leadership and acting as an expert for medicines optimisation.
* Provide expert clinical pharmacy services to ophthalmology inpatient and outpatient services at UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust.
* Lead specialist clinical pharmacy practice for ophthalmology and be responsible for delivery, development, evaluation and coordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with division objectives and UHSussex pharmacy strategy.
Professional Registration
* Degree in Pharmacy recognised by GPhC and registered member of GPhC
Experience
* Evidence of relevant clinical experience in hospital pharmacy
* Evidence of postgraduate development at certificate level
* Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
* Experience within the field of Ophthalmology
Skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Experience in conducting and reporting audits
* Effective skills in negotiating and appraising solutions and options
* Motivated and enthusiastic for the role
* Experience managing high‑cost drugs
* Evidence of budget reporting
People Management
* Experience in supporting students and trainee pharmacists
* Coaching and teaching skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* UHSussex is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Visa Sponsorship
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, provided applicants meet the required thresholds and criteria.
Job Reference
279‑7863057‑MAY26
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