Specialist Pharmacist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Leicester
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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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.

- 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

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,

• being a great place to work,

• partnerships for impact, and

• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,

• we are proud,

• we are inclusive, and

• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Emergency and Specialist Medicine (ESM)

You will be working within the multidisciplinary team (LRI & LGH) where you will provide a pharmacy services to a variety of clinical areas including Acute Medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Geriatrics, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Dermatology and Medical Day Case.

Opportunity to work with many specialties to further develop and lead on local initiatives such as flow and improving discharge processes.

The University Hospitals of Leicester has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country. Our acute medicine department also has a large Acute Medical Unit, an Acute Ambulatory Care service, a Short Stay Unit, an Acute Care Medical HDU and 2 Acute Frailty Units; which incorporates specialist frailty services.

ESM/Education & Training Team

ESM aspect as above.

Education and Training responsibilities:

• To assist in the induction planning and oversight for new trainee and foundation pharmacists. This will include updating induction rotas, completion of induction checklists and the planning of competency assessments.

• Provide ongoing and diploma support for foundation pharmacists (ward assessments, case based discussions, presentations).

• To assist in the planning, delivery and quality assurance of University placement programmes and other training sessions deemed appropriate.

• Both roles will be expected to provide adhoc support within the E&T team and will include line management responsibilities and providing support for the line managers of staff in training posts

Women’s & Children

Opportunity to work in the following expert areas:

• Neonatology (Based at the LRI and LGH)

• Obstetric and gynaecology services across the LRI and the LGH

• General and specialist paediatric services at the LRI including Medicine, Surgery,

• Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, parenteral nutrition and neurology

• Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

• Cardiology, intensive care and ECMO

MSSUGGs

Musculoskeletal/Specialist Surgery/Urology, Gastroenterology and General Surgery/HPB

This team is based across the LRI, LGH and the Glenfield

• Trauma, Orthopaedics and Ortho-geriatrics

• Specialist Surgery (ENT, Plastic, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology)

• Gastro-enterology

• Colorectal, GI and General Surgery (inc bariatrics)

• Urology

• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliar

MSSUGGS (0.6 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.4 WTE).

The post‑holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within MSSUGGS supporting safe, effective and patient‑centered use of medicines for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.

The post‑holder will also be part of the antimicrobial team focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality antimicrobial pharmacy services, supporting appropriate prescribing, infection management and optimisation of antimicrobial use across the Trust.

This post offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across both specialist clinical pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services within both MSSUGGS and antimicrobial services. Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and MSSUGGS (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday).

Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.

If you are considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services. We would love to talk to you!

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026

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