Specialist Pharmacist, Interface, Formulary and Medicines Value: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An exciting and rare opportunity has arise to join the UHCW Pharmacy team as the Senior Pharmacist – Interface, Formulary and Medicines Value.

This post is pivotal both within the pharmacy department and across the wider Trust and system.

For the successful candidate this will provide the opportunity to lead in an innovative way with autonomy and support, to help shape the future of medicines access to patients at UHCW.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of this specialist post is to support the effective, decision making and management of the medicines formulary across UHCW.

This will include the introduction of new medications, audit / management of existing practice and joint work across the interface with primary care colleagues to ensure the cost effective evidence based use of medicines across the system.

To scope, lead and facilitate on agreed projects affecting medicines across the primary / secondary care interface to ensure best value and practice for the NHS.

The post holder will provide expert support to healthcare professionals to align to our robust medicines optimisation principals upon the development and introduction of new medications both within UHCW and across the wider system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMaster’s degree in pharmacy o+ 1 year trainee pharmacist training (or equivalent) oRegistered as a practising pharmacist with the GPhC oPost-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience oEvidence of CPD

Desirable

• oMember of a professional organisation (eg Royal College of Pharmacy) oPharmacy or Pharmacy Practice related MSc oIndependent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• oSuitable experience dealing with complex clinical situations in hospital oSuitable and relevant hospital pharmacy experience post registration oExperienced at working with and influencing senior medical and nursing staff

Desirable

• oExperience at a directorate pharmacist level. oExperience in line managing staff and conducting appraisals.

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood sound clinical pharmacy knowledge oUp-to-date knowledge of Medicines legislation oAn understanding on how medications are introduced into a hospital.

Desirable

• oGood specialist knowledge of areas of clinical responsibility

Skills

Essential

• oTo communicate effectively in a calm, courteous manner to patients and all levels of ocolleagues oAble to present clinical and ocomplex information to groups and individuals oAble to provide out-of-hours emergency duty commitment oInterest in developing others and motivating them oCommitted to own personal development oProfessional attitude and appearance oAble to meet deadlines and manage their time effectively oAble to work alone and in a team oGood presentation skills

Desirable

• oGood negotiating skills oGood leadership and management ability oAble to work under pressure and meet short deadlines

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Closing Date: 16 November 2026