Job summary
Great things are happening in our Hospital Pharmacy Services across University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). UHLG is one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK, serving a large, diverse and deprived population.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy team at Liverpool Women's Hospital (LWH). This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal clinical leadership role across the Gynaecology Division and manage improvement work for the benefit of patients.
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Gynaecology & Fertility, you will lead the clinical service across the Division with support from junior and senior pharmacists and ward based pharmacy technicians. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an inspiring professional ready to drive innovation, efficiency, and patient-centred care. You'll be a role model for excellence, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for collaborative improvement. Your leadership will ensure the right medicines reach the right patients at the right time, while fostering a culture of continuous development. Join us at an exciting time as we continue to evolve our pharmacy services to meet future challenges. If you're ready to shape the future of pharmacy services in a progressive NHS environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible working, we've got options to suit your work:life balance.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in the development and evaluation of Pharmacy and Medicines Management Services across the Gynaecology Division.
The postholder will also be a member of the LWH Senior Pharmacy Leadership Team (SLT) and will work alongside other members of the SLT to manage the day to day running of the Pharmacy Services on site and ensure interfaces between portfolios and sites are managed seamlessly.
Key responsibilities of the postholder will include;
- Provide leadership and be responsible for the gynaecology clinical pharmacy service.
- Lead and provide clinical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the gynaecology directorate developing exemplary clinical practice.
- Develop and manage the gynaecology pharmacy team to ensure safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service for patients and staff.
- Lead the strategic direction and implementation of pharmacy services to the Gynaecology Division.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure multi disciplinary working in the gynaecology team to identify and optimise patient co-morbidities and to refer to other specialties or services in a timely manner when required.
Provide highly specialist pharmacist input to patient care, promoting medicines optimisation for patients
Provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the gynaecology directorate
Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals within other secondary care trusts to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the transfer of babies and where necessary, develop relevant protocols
Support the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist and other senior pharmacy managers in developing and implementing the strategic goals for the department.
Participate in other management responsibilities including, performance review, sickness and absence monitoring, formal investigations as delegated.
Be involved in the development or review of all policies and guidelines relating to gynaecology directorate
Ensure that all Trust guidelines, policies and procedures relating to medicines used in gynaecology are regularly reviewed and updated in line with the latest clinical evidence and regional and national guidelines.
Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure multi disciplinary working in the gynaecology team to identify and optimise patient co-morbidities and to refer to other specialties or services in a timely manner when required.
Provide highly specialist pharmacist input to patient care, promoting medicines optimisation for patients
Provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the gynaecology directorate
Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals within other secondary care trusts to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the transfer of babies and where necessary, develop relevant protocols
Support the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist and other senior pharmacy managers in developing and implementing the strategic goals for the department.
Participate in other management responsibilities including, performance review, sickness and absence monitoring, formal investigations as delegated.
Be involved in the development or review of all policies and guidelines relating to gynaecology directorate
Ensure that all Trust guidelines, policies and procedures relating to medicines used in gynaecology are regularly reviewed and updated in line with the latest clinical evidence and regional and national guidelines.
Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Full NMP qualification
Desirable
- MRPharmS
- UKCPA membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant specialist pharmacist role
- Antimicrobial Stewardship experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Experience as an NMP
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
Desirable
- Publications demonstrating such knowledge in the gynaecology specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self-motivating and able to motivate/inspire others
Desirable
- Ability to affect and manage change
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Full NMP qualification
Desirable
- MRPharmS
- UKCPA membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant specialist pharmacist role
- Antimicrobial Stewardship experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Experience as an NMP
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
Desirable
- Publications demonstrating such knowledge in the gynaecology specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self-motivating and able to motivate/inspire others
Desirable
- Ability to affect and manage change
Other
Essential
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.
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
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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.
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).
