Specialist Pharmacist - RRCV / Teacher Practitioner

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.

Job responsibilities
Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey. You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacy services to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of the services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services that are already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacists roles. In this post you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and specialist skills. Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications

• 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

Experience

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

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Sound current clinical knowledge

Skills

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

Communication and relationship skills

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

Planning and organisation skills

• Assertive and enthusiastic
• Able to supervise other Pharmacists

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.

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.