Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Team based at Aintree Hospital. The post-holder will play a key role in the management of patients with a range of rheumatological conditions, including active involvement in prescribing medicines for this patient group. The role will also support the supervision and development of pharmacists and technicians within the rheumatology service, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy service.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist, ideally with demonstrable experience in rheumatology or immuno-modulating agents, who will act as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake specialist clinics, contribute to and attend MDT meetings, and work closely with consultants, specialist nurses and surgeons to optimise medicines use and support complex clinical decision-making.

The postholder will be supported by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology, and would be an experienced pharmacist with ability to provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of a proactive, patient-centred specialist pharmacy service across rheumatology. The role also offers opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, contributing to service development and cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.
• To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.
• Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.
• Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details
Date posted: 01 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-DTC-168-26
Job locations: Aintree Hospital, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.
• To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.
• Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.
• Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Qualifications
Essential

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning.
• Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body

Experience
Essential

• Significant hospital experience
• Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
• Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written
• Excellent communication skills - verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
• Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Ability to affect and manage change

Other
Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale
• Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call

Desirable

• Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

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.

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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).

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Employer details
Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aintree Hospital, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Medicine, Wendy Peacock, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com