Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Medicine and Emergency Care Team at Newcastle upon Tyne hospitals. We are looking for an innovative individual to help develop and lead the new Pharmacy Service into Immunology and Allergy. The clinical board has provided significant investment into pharmacy and views us as integral for the future. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills into your specialist area and become a key part of both the clinical and pharmacy teams, all to help provide the best possible care for our patients. The role will be based at one of our large teaching hospitals, the Freeman Hospital or the Royal Victoria Infirmary. This is an exciting time to become part of the Pharmacy Team at Newcastle, where under the leadership of our new Director of Pharmacy, the team is set to grow and take on a number of new roles. For more information we would strongly encourage interested individuals to get in contact for an informal chat or visit to understand more about this role. Interview Date Friday 11 April 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work to establish themselves in both the Immunology and Allergy team and the existing Clinical Pharmacy Team. You will need excellent communication and decision-making skills and be an experienced independent prescriber. Experience of working in a specialist area or prescribing specialist medication would be an advantage but is not essential. There will be an expectation that the pharmacist in this role will help to identify cost savings (i.e through biosimilar switching) and other innovation projects for their area of expertise now, and ongoing in the future. There will be plenty of scope to develop the service into Immunology based on the needs of the service and interest and you will be crucial in driving the direction of travel. The role will offer the opportunity to provide your expertise to patients in a variety of settings. The longer-term aim is for the post holder to contribute to the outpatient clinic delivery. There will be opportunities for personal and professional development within the role. Links with the school of pharmacy and Newcastle University will present opportunities to be involved in research and education. There is ample opportunity to develop your supervision and management skills in the department. There will be some operational commitments, including weekend working and line management. As a department we are supportive of flexible working and would welcome a discussion about this with any potential applicants. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-07-032-B Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area. To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area. To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers. To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area. To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area. To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers. To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oM Pharm (or equivalent) degree course and pre-registration experience oRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC) oClinical Diploma oIndependent Prescriber Desirable oClinical Masters Knowledge & Experience Essential oEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD) oWell-developed clinical pharmacy knowledge across all aspects of drug use oKnowledge of clinical audit and its role in pharmacy and medicine oExtensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, some at a senior level oDemonstrate a developing clinical role oDemonstrate they have been involved in the area of clinical audit Desirable oSpecialist knowledge of the clinical area(s) or directorates involved oAwareness of the role and responsibilities of the pre-registration pharmacist tutor oDemonstrate they have undertaken a managerial role Skills & Abilities Essential oDemonstrate ability to communicate, oral and written, specialist clinical information oOne to One Communication oInfluencing and negotiating skills oBasic computer skills Desirable oLecturing skills oMicrosoft office Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oM Pharm (or equivalent) degree course and pre-registration experience oRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC) oClinical Diploma oIndependent Prescriber Desirable oClinical Masters Knowledge & Experience Essential oEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD) oWell-developed clinical pharmacy knowledge across all aspects of drug use oKnowledge of clinical audit and its role in pharmacy and medicine oExtensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, some at a senior level oDemonstrate a developing clinical role oDemonstrate they have been involved in the area of clinical audit Desirable oSpecialist knowledge of the clinical area(s) or directorates involved oAwareness of the role and responsibilities of the pre-registration pharmacist tutor oDemonstrate they have undertaken a managerial role Skills & Abilities Essential oDemonstrate ability to communicate, oral and written, specialist clinical information oOne to One Communication oInfluencing and negotiating skills oBasic computer skills Desirable oLecturing skills oMicrosoft office 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). Additional information 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 details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)