Highly Specialist Pre-Op Pharmacist and Practice Educator – Fixed Term: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical pharmacy practice with undergraduate pharmacy education, with an equal split between the two roles.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Pharmacy team at Southmead Hospital, providing specialist clinical pharmacy input to optimise medicines, support safe and effective perioperative care, and improve patient outcomes.

Alongside their clinical responsibilities, the postholder will work with the University of Bath to develop, deliver and assess practice-based learning for undergraduate pharmacy students. They will play a key role in supporting students to develop their clinical knowledge, professional skills and confidence in preparation for future practice.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist with excellent clinical, communication and teaching skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in both specialist clinical practice and pharmacy education while contributing to the ongoing development of services across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a split clinical and educational role, working across the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate at Southmead Hospital and the University of Bath.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Independently lead pharmacist-led POAC clinics, identifying medicines-related risks and developing individualised peri-operative medicines management plans.

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing and multidisciplinary team working.

• Provide expert advice on complex pharmaceutical care, prescribing and peri-operative medicines management to support safe and effective patient care.

• Contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services, guidelines, prescribing pathways, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

• Design, deliver and evaluate undergraduate pharmacy teaching, including Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills sessions.

• Support undergraduate MPharm students through supervision, assessment, marking, constructive feedback and pastoral support.

• Contribute to the coordination, development and evaluation of practice-based learning within the University of Bath’s MPharm programme.

• Provide professional leadership, education and supervision to pharmacy colleagues and students, promoting clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Recognised teaching or education qualification
• Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant UK hospital pharmacy experience
• Relevant clinical pharmacy experience, including managing complex patients and making clinical decisions
• Teaching, mentoring or supporting learners in a clinical environment
• Supervising and assessing the performance of learners or junior staff

Desirable

• Audit, quality improvement or service development
• Pre-operative assessment, perioperative medicine or surgical specialties
• Delivering undergraduate teaching or practice-based learning
• Developing educational resources or learning programmes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and balance clinical and educational responsibilities
• Ability to apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge to support safe and effective patient care
• Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
• Ability to develop and maintain specialist knowledge in pre-operative assessment and perioperative medicines management
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess learner performance
• Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms

Desirable

• Knowledge of undergraduate pharmacy education and the GPhC initial education and training standards
• Evidence of research, publication or presentation at professional meetings

Personal qualities

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and professional judgement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of others
• Ability to work collaboratively across clinical and academic environments
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and professional development

Closing Date: 24 November 2026