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Job Summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic clinical pharmacist with a passion for Neurosciences? We are looking for a dedicated pharmacist to join our team, specialising in conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson\'s disease, and headache. As one of two advanced specialist pharmacists, you will provide expert pharmacy input to neurology and neurosurgery patients, working within a well-respected and proactive multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical skills, managing and delivering specialist pharmacy services across the Neurosciences service line. If you\'re ready to make a real difference to patient care in Neurosciences, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please further details. Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service within Neurosciences, including Stroke, Epilepsy, Neurosurgery, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson\'s Disease, and Headache services.
* Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team and as a team member of the clinical pharmacy team.
* Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
* Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
* Develop a clinical interest within a chosen area of clinical practice to support clinical service to a specific group of patients within the Neurosciences portfolio.
* Work closely with care group lead pharmacist & associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and establish clearly defined roles for pharmacist non-medical prescribers within Neurosciences.
* Develop and build increased pharmacist presence into outpatients clinical areas.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
About Us
University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary & tertiary care. Our specialist services include cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery & the regional trauma Centre. We work closely with our community partners delivering health & social care. The Neurology department UHP is the largest neurology unit in the peninsula, offering both specialised and general neurology services. Pharmacy will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team supporting these services.
Details
* Date posted: 02 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Location: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
* Job location: Plymouth, England
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible to the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Neurosciences.
* Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy CIP.
* Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with senior pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and Neurosciences.
* Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Neurology Service Line and wider UHP pharmacy team.
* Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Neurosciences portfolio.
* Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the neurology, neurosurgical areas and related units.
Person Specification
Essential – Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use in Neurosciences (Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson\'s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosurgery)
* Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties
* Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use
* Proven leadership, communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencing skills
* Understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally
* Excellent oral and written communication skills; report writing skills
* CPD evidence and teaching/people development experience
* Multidisciplinary working / ward round experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies in Neurosciences
* Experience supporting hospital directorate management
* Experience in designing and developing pharmacy services
* Experience presenting research
* Budget management and staff management experience
* Senior pharmacy management experience; diploma mentorship/pre-registration tutorship
Qualifications
* Master\'s Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
* Current General Pharmaceutical Council registration
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
* Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
Desirable Qualifications
* Current Royal Pharmaceutical Society registration
* UKCPA membership
* Neurosciences group involvement or equivalent
* Postgraduate leadership qualification
* Postgraduate speciality qualification
Aptitude, Abilities
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with clarity and effectiveness at all levels
* Time management skills
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: post is subject to Disclosure to check for any previous convictions
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Skilled worker sponsorship available; UK Visas and Immigration information applies
* UK Registration: Current UK professional registration required
Employer Details
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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