Advanced Pharmacist - Women's & Children's


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750 pro rata pa
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an experienced and motivatedAdvanced Pharmacistto lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within ourWomen’s and Children’s Service at the Royal Derby Hospital.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic pharmacist to play a key role in ensuring thesafe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines, while working as part of a highly valued multidisciplinary team. You will provideadvanced clinical input, support service development, and contribute to education, training, and governance across the division, working as an integral part of the UHDB Women's & Children's Pharmacy Team.

The post also offers opportunities to contribute tostrategic planning, service innovation and workforce development, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with national priorities and Trust objectives.

Applications are welcomed from experienced pharmacists with an interest in Women's and Children's, regardless of current specialism. If the preferred candidate requires further development to meet the role requirements, a Specialist to Advanced progression post may be considered.

• Deliver anadvanced clinical pharmacy serviceto Women’s and Children’s services at the Royal Derby Hospital

• Provide specialist advice on medicines optimisationto multidisciplinary teams

• Lead and support service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

• Contribute to medicines governance and safety, including incident review and risk reduction

• Support and develop junior pharmacists, technicians, and trainees

• Contribute to financial stewardship and medicines optimisation strategies

• Deputise for the Divisional Lead Pharmacist when required

• Work closely with the Women's & Children's pharmacists at Queen's Hospital Burton (occasional cross-site working may be required)

Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy team

• Opportunities to developadvanced clinical and leadership skills

• Access totraining, education and professional development programmes

• Involvement ininnovative service developments and research

• A role where you can make a real difference topatient care and safety

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

About Us

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to deliveringexceptional care together, driven by our values of compassion, openness, and excellence. We are proud to support a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive working environment where all staff can thrive.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live.

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This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026

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