Specialist Pharmacist – ESM: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in education and training?

If so, we are looking for passionate, creative, motivated and patient focused pharmacists to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level.

In your role you will utilise your clinical experience by providing daily clinical pharmacy services to specified wards, associated areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

– To participate in the delivery of optimum pharmaceutical care to patients served by the clinical directorate on specified ward(s) / clinics and deliver a level of clinical input commensurate with the grade.

– Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

– Actively pursue audit, research and development within the CMG and the department. Publicise the results of such work through presentations and publications.

– Assist with the training and development of staff

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication

Experience

Essential

  • Approaching 2 years (minimum) post -registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound current clinical knowledge

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

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