Job summary We are looking for an exceptional pharmacist to join our team as consultant pharmacist for Nephrology services. The successful applicant will be a team player who has significant clinical leadership experience at a senior level. They will be able to describe a strategy for the delivery of Nephrology pharmacy services locally and across the system and be willing and able to develop and deliver research. Applications are encouraged from both existing consultant pharmacists & aspiring pharmacists looking to be accredited. The post is also in the process of being submitted for Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) approval for recognition as a Consultant Pharmacist position. Pharmacist yet to complete their credentialing would join as Lead Clinical Pharmacist-Nephrology and once credentialed would be awarded the Consultant Pharmacist Title. You must be credentialed with the RPSGB as a Consultant Pharmacist (If not you MUST be credentialed within 18 months of starting the role). Main duties of the job The post holder will be the Consultant Pharmacist for Nephrology across Liverpool Hospitals Group and will work with other local healthcare economy organisations to influence the strategic management of medicines used in Nephrology. Lead across sites and ensure delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Nephrology and its satellite units. Work with other local healthcare economy organisations to influence the strategic management of Nephrology prescribing across the ICB Provide clinical training and supervision to the multidisciplinary team relevant to Nephrology. Identify the clinical and economic impact of medicines use, develop and implement clinical guidelines, monitor drug expenditure and support the area to meet their clinical and financial targets. Assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacists and the Lead Divisional Pharmacists to support the development of pharmacy clinical services and provide key clinical leadership on medicines optimisation across the Trust. See job description for further details. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues 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 for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-DSS-578-24 Job locations Royal Liverpool University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Provide cross site leadership and clinical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the Directorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant. Developing anexemplary renal clinical pharmacy service. Lead across the ICS as a expert, upskilling Pharmacists' across primary and secondary care. Develop and manage the renal pharmacy team to ensure safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service for patients and staff. Work in conjunction with renal consultants, transplant surgeons and nurses in the nephrology clinics to identify and optimise patient co-morbidities and to refer to other specialties or services in a timely manner. Provide Consultant Pharmacist level input to patient care, promoting and providingmedicines optimisation for all renal in/outpatients and dialysis patients. Lead the strategic direction and implementation of a harmonised approach to pharmacy services to Directorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant. Develop, manage, implement, and evaluate the renal pharmacy team services to theDirectorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant Lead and/ or contribute to local, regional, and national nephrology workstreams which will focus on optimising the management of patients with kidney disease. Use innovation to support effective patient outcomes, safety and experience aligned with relevant national agenda. Work with external agencies to develop service delivery pathways to address unmet clinicalneeds in renal medicine Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the primary/secondary care interface and where necessary develop relevant protocols. Line manage, coach, and develop pharmacists working within renal medicine and transplant Develop and deliver education and training to pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff related to renal medicines optimisation at both a local, regional and national level. To lead and maintain a portfolio of research, audit and service improvement within renal medicine across LUHFT. Job description Job responsibilities Provide cross site leadership and clinical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the Directorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant. Developing anexemplary renal clinical pharmacy service. Lead across the ICS as a expert, upskilling Pharmacists' across primary and secondary care. Develop and manage the renal pharmacy team to ensure safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service for patients and staff. Work in conjunction with renal consultants, transplant surgeons and nurses in the nephrology clinics to identify and optimise patient co-morbidities and to refer to other specialties or services in a timely manner. Provide Consultant Pharmacist level input to patient care, promoting and providingmedicines optimisation for all renal in/outpatients and dialysis patients. Lead the strategic direction and implementation of a harmonised approach to pharmacy services to Directorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant. Develop, manage, implement, and evaluate the renal pharmacy team services to theDirectorates of Nephrology and Renal Transplant Lead and/ or contribute to local, regional, and national nephrology workstreams which will focus on optimising the management of patients with kidney disease. Use innovation to support effective patient outcomes, safety and experience aligned with relevant national agenda. Work with external agencies to develop service delivery pathways to address unmet clinicalneeds in renal medicine Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the primary/secondary care interface and where necessary develop relevant protocols. Line manage, coach, and develop pharmacists working within renal medicine and transplant Develop and deliver education and training to pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff related to renal medicines optimisation at both a local, regional and national level. To lead and maintain a portfolio of research, audit and service improvement within renal medicine across LUHFT. Person Specification Other Essential Methodical with attention to detail Ability to cope under pressure Flexible and agile approach Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Relevant postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experiential learning Leadership/ Management Qualification or equivalent experiential learning Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Desirable Credentialled with the RPSGB as a Consultant Pharmacist (If not you MUST be credentialled within 18 months of starting the role) Experience Essential Relevant post diploma clinical experience at advanced clinical pharmacist level Expert clinical knowledge relating to the use of medicines in the perioperative period Experience in senior management and leadership Teaching skills and experience and previous experience as a tutor for postgraduate qualifications or trainee pharmacist tutor Project and change management experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Computer Literate - ability to use a range of media including excel, word powerpoint Good, detailed knowledge of appropriate legislation relating to pharmacy services Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent written communication skills Demonstrable leadership skills Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team Good time management skills Ability to affect and manage change Able to negotiate a positive outcome Report writing skills Person Specification Other Essential Methodical with attention to detail Ability to cope under pressure Flexible and agile approach Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Relevant postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experiential learning Leadership/ Management Qualification or equivalent experiential learning Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Desirable Credentialled with the RPSGB as a Consultant Pharmacist (If not you MUST be credentialled within 18 months of starting the role) Experience Essential Relevant post diploma clinical experience at advanced clinical pharmacist level Expert clinical knowledge relating to the use of medicines in the perioperative period Experience in senior management and leadership Teaching skills and experience and previous experience as a tutor for postgraduate qualifications or trainee pharmacist tutor Project and change management experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Computer Literate - ability to use a range of media including excel, word powerpoint Good, detailed knowledge of appropriate legislation relating to pharmacy services Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent written communication skills Demonstrable leadership skills Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team Good time management skills Ability to affect and manage change Able to negotiate a positive outcome Report writing skills 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)