Specialist Pharmacist, Interface, Formulary and Medicines Value

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.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-HSS-B8A-8291973-A

Job responsibilities

• Review outcomes of the Area Prescribing Committee and work with secondary care consultants and pharmacists to implement, supporting the changeover of treatment for patients to formulary choices where appropriate.
• To support Trust clinicians in the preparation of APC applications.
• To work with GPs and Practice Pharmacy teams to support changes in formulary or education regarding drugs within secondary care practice.
• Lead the proactive review and management of the formulary from a secondary care perspective, supporting prescribing decision making.
• To contribute and lead where appropriate, in the delivery of WRP and cost-effective prescribing appropriate to this role and in both primary and secondary care.
• Lead on interface projects which look to improve cost effectiveness and/or safety of prescribing.
• Review and maintain the management of shared care protocols where appropriate. Lead on resolution of GP refusals, ensuring patients receive their medicines in a timely manner with the most appropriate clinician maintaining responsibility for their prescription and care. Co-ordinate this activity with the Pharmacy Homecare Team where appropriate and the High Cost Drugs Team in order to make sure the medication is charged to the correct budget.
• Co-ordinate subgroups of the APC to develop specific guidelines ensuring that relevant stakeholders are included. Where possible, ensure that guidelines are produced that are consistent and relevant in both primary and secondary care.
• Liaise with other senior pharmacists within partner organisation (including any outsourced secondary care pharmacy services) to ensure delivery of the health communitys objectives and targets. Support primary and secondary care pharmacists to implement the activities of the Coventry and Warwickshire Area Prescribing Committee.
• Respond to interface enquiries from healthcare professionals, staff, patients and public within the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This may include liaison work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation team.

This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining the cost effective introduction and use of medications across UHCW and the wider system.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Essential qualifications

• Master's degree in pharmacy, plus 1 year trainee pharmacist training (or equivalent)
• Registered as a practising pharmacist with the GPhC
• Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable qualifications

• Member of a professional organisation (eg Royal College of Pharmacy)
• Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice related MSc
• Independent Prescriber

Essential experience

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

Desirable experience

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

Essential knowledge

• Good sound clinical pharmacy knowledge
• Up-to-date knowledge of Medicines legislation
• An understanding on how medications are introduced into a hospital

Desirable knowledge

• Good specialist knowledge of areas of clinical responsibility

Essential skills

• Communicate effectively in a calm, courteous manner to patients and all levels of colleagues
• Able to present clinical and complex information to groups and individuals
• Able to provide out-of-hours emergency duty commitment
• Interest in developing others and motivating them
• Committed to own personal development
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Able to meet deadlines and manage their time effectively
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Good presentation skills

Desirable skills

• Good negotiating skills
• Good leadership and management ability
• Able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• 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.
• 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).

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).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Matthew Prior, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Closing date: 16 November 2026
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Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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