Specialist Pharmacist – RRCV / Teacher Practitioner

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Specialist Pharmacist to join our team, delivering clinical pharmacy services within the RRCV (Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery) Clinical Management Group (3 days per week) alongside an exciting opportunity to work as a Teacher Practitioner at De Montfort University (2 days per week).

The post-holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within RRCV, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred use of medicines across inpatient and outpatient settings, in line with the Specialist Pharmacist role. Alongside this, the post offers a funded opportunity to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy education at De Montfort University, supporting teaching, learning and student development.

This unique split post combines clinical practice and education, offering the opportunity to develop skills in teaching, training and professional development while maintaining a strong clinical presence within a specialist service. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services and supporting workforce development across both the Trust and academic partner.

Main duties of the job

RRCV

Based primarily at Glenfield Hospital.

Join our dynamic RRCV pharmacy team and take advantage of a structured rotational programme across five specialist areas: Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery. Each rotation lasts six months, giving you the chance to develop broad, in-depth expertise.

You will be fully supported to progress both clinically and professionally, working closely with experienced specialist pharmacists and an engaged multidisciplinary team.

Teacher Practitioner (De Montfort University)

Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy teaching, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills and professionalism in pharmacy students.

Facilitate teaching sessions, workshops and clinical skills training aligned to the MPharm programme.

Support student learning in clinical practice, acting as a role model and linking clinical experience to academic learning.

Work collaboratively with university staff and Trust colleagues to support integration of clinical practice and education.

Shared Responsibilities Across the Role

Contribute to audit, research and service development activities within both clinical practice and education.

Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Maintain professional development and actively work towards advanced clinical and/or educational practice.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
  • Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
  • Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
  • Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
  • Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment

Desirable

  • Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
  • Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken
  • Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
  • Registered Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours
  • Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist
  • Experience of teaching/tutoring
  • Experience of working in hospital

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Sound current clinical knowledge

Desirable

  • Awareness of national issues
  • Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

  • Team player
  • Evidence of verbal presentations made to professional groups

Desirable

  • Previous supervisory/management training
  • Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self-medication schemes

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Evidence of management of staff in previous post
  • Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Assertive and enthusiastic
  • Able to supervise other Pharmacists

Desirable

  • Evidence of good time management skills of self and others

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: 31 July 2026

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