Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to lead and advance renal transplant pharmacy services within our established renal pharmacy team. This role reflects a key investment in enhancing care for transplant patients, focusing on high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care throughout the transplant journey.
As the transplant pharmacy lead, you will play a strategic role in shaping services that meet the complex and evolving needs of renal transplant patients across care settings--including inpatient, outpatient, pre- and post-operative phases. You'll address medicines management challenges at each stage, ensuring safe, effective use of medicines and better patient outcomes.
This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking department aiming to set regional and national standards in renal transplant care. We seek a dynamic, innovative, and strategic pharmacist with a passion for service development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Based at the Royal Liverpool site, you'll work closely with transplant and surgical teams to deliver a proactive clinical pharmacy service, while contributing to the long-term vision and continuous improvement of our renal transplant pathway.
If you're ready to lead, influence, and transform transplant pharmacy services, we'd love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
You will need to be forward-thinking, dynamic, and motivated.
- Take a lead role in the development and strategic direction of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Renal Transplant Care Group.
- Provide a safe, effective, and advanced clinical pharmacy service to renal transplant patients, supporting complex care needs across all stages of the transplant pathway.
- Support the Consultant Nephrology Pharmacist Lead in managing and developing renal pharmacy services across Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate medicines management policies and procedures within the department and Renal Transplant Care Group.
- Assist in managing pharmacists at the Royal Liverpool site and support the development of pharmacy teams aligned with renal transplant services.
- Contribute to achieving performance targets within the Clinical Business Unit of Pharmacy.
- Coordinate and lead research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives related to medicines management in renal transplant care.
- Act as lead pharmacist for Patient Group Directions (PGDs) relevant to renal transplant care.
- Ensure compliance with Trust, regional, and national medicines management standards and legal requirements.
- Support workforce planning and ensure appropriate staffing to deliver core pharmacy services across the Renal Transplant Care Group
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 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 elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.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 Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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To lead Medicines Management within the Renal Transplant Care Group, including compliance with relevant controls assurance standards.
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Within the Renal Transplant Care Group, investigate, promote and reduce the risk of medication errors by ensuring safe systems are in place for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines, and ensure appropriate investigation and follow-up of any medication-related incidents.
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To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies as required.
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To act as an independent prescriber in accordance with the Trusts Non-Medical Prescribers policies and guidelines (if appropriate).
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To deputise for the Consultant Nephrology Pharmacist Lead/ Pharmacy Site Director at the Royal Liverpool site and undertake related duties as necessary.
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To assist in the operational and strategic management and development of the pharmacy service and pharmacy staff. To support effective communication within the pharmacy department.
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To represent the pharmacy service on Trust and external committees, particularly those relevant to renal transplant and surgical care.
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Work in partnership with other NHS bodies and external organisations to improve service delivery and patient outcomes for renal transplant patients.
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Collaborate with medical and nursing colleagues in the development of integrated care pathways, ensuring a smooth and effective journey for transplant patients across care boundaries.
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To develop, authorise, implement and maintain departmental and Trust-wide policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures relating to medicines optimisation within the Renal Transplant Care Group.
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To assist in the development, implementation and governance of Patient Group Directions and support the appropriate extension of prescribing rights for non-medical staff working within renal transplant services.
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To contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of pharmacists within the pharmacy workforce, especially those involved in renal services.
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Participate in ensuring that appropriate managerial cover is maintained for Pharmacy at all times.
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Ensure that care group and directorate-level planning, reporting and performance monitoring requirements are met for pharmacy services within agreed timeframes.
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Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary, acting as the designated Responsible Pharmacist when required.
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Participate in the pharmacy on-call, weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rotas. Core hours are Monday to Friday 8:45am5:00pm, and Saturday/Sunday 9:00am4:00pm.
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Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the purchase, supply, safe custody, and destruction of medicines across the pharmacy and wider Trust environment.
Clinical Governance / Quality -
Interpret clinical policies and national NHS guidance, and lead the development of pharmacy services within the Renal Transplant Care Group accordingly.
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Support the investigation of complaints and incidents within the care group, contributing to the development of timely responses and implementation of remedial actions where necessary.
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Take the lead on risk management for medicines-related issues in the Renal Transplant Care Group.
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Ensure that patient care standards align with locally developed protocols and national best practice.
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Monitor and ensure the quality and timeliness of medicines-related documentation and recorded patient information, in line with local and national standards.
-
Identify opportunities for process redesign and service improvements aimed at enhancing the patient experience and improving safety and outcomes along the renal transplant pathway.
-
Participate in and promote continuous professional development and clinical governance activities to maintain competence and professional standards.
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Act as an authorised signatory for the release of unlicensed medicinal products; develop and implement the Trusts policy on their use. Liaise with Pharmacy Quality Control North West to ensure all unlicensed medicines are suitable for clinical use.
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Act as a Trust-delegated and authorised witness for the destruction of controlled drugs.
Education and Training Development -
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development, including delivery of pre- and post-registration training and vocational education for pharmacy staff within the Renal Transplant Care Group.
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Act as Training Manager for pre-registration pharmacists in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards, including responsibility for training programme development, tutor oversight and assessment.
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Deliver clinical training and educational support to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy learners, pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
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Tutor pharmacists undertaking postgraduate clinical diploma/MSc courses in clinical pharmacy.
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Contribute to the education and training of medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, both within the Trust and externally, where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
-
To lead Medicines Management within the Renal Transplant Care Group, including compliance with relevant controls assurance standards.
-
Within the Renal Transplant Care Group, investigate, promote and reduce the risk of medication errors by ensuring safe systems are in place for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines, and ensure appropriate investigation and follow-up of any medication-related incidents.
-
To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies as required.
-
To act as an independent prescriber in accordance with the Trusts Non-Medical Prescribers policies and guidelines (if appropriate).
-
To deputise for the Consultant Nephrology Pharmacist Lead/ Pharmacy Site Director at the Royal Liverpool site and undertake related duties as necessary.
-
To assist in the operational and strategic management and development of the pharmacy service and pharmacy staff. To support effective communication within the pharmacy department.
-
To represent the pharmacy service on Trust and external committees, particularly those relevant to renal transplant and surgical care.
-
Work in partnership with other NHS bodies and external organisations to improve service delivery and patient outcomes for renal transplant patients.
-
Collaborate with medical and nursing colleagues in the development of integrated care pathways, ensuring a smooth and effective journey for transplant patients across care boundaries.
-
To develop, authorise, implement and maintain departmental and Trust-wide policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures relating to medicines optimisation within the Renal Transplant Care Group.
-
To assist in the development, implementation and governance of Patient Group Directions and support the appropriate extension of prescribing rights for non-medical staff working within renal transplant services.
-
To contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of pharmacists within the pharmacy workforce, especially those involved in renal services.
-
Participate in ensuring that appropriate managerial cover is maintained for Pharmacy at all times.
-
Ensure that care group and directorate-level planning, reporting and performance monitoring requirements are met for pharmacy services within agreed timeframes.
-
Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary, acting as the designated Responsible Pharmacist when required.
-
Participate in the pharmacy on-call, weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rotas. Core hours are Monday to Friday 8:45am5:00pm, and Saturday/Sunday 9:00am4:00pm.
-
Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the purchase, supply, safe custody, and destruction of medicines across the pharmacy and wider Trust environment.
Clinical Governance / Quality -
Interpret clinical policies and national NHS guidance, and lead the development of pharmacy services within the Renal Transplant Care Group accordingly.
-
Support the investigation of complaints and incidents within the care group, contributing to the development of timely responses and implementation of remedial actions where necessary.
-
Take the lead on risk management for medicines-related issues in the Renal Transplant Care Group.
-
Ensure that patient care standards align with locally developed protocols and national best practice.
-
Monitor and ensure the quality and timeliness of medicines-related documentation and recorded patient information, in line with local and national standards.
-
Identify opportunities for process redesign and service improvements aimed at enhancing the patient experience and improving safety and outcomes along the renal transplant pathway.
-
Participate in and promote continuous professional development and clinical governance activities to maintain competence and professional standards.
-
Act as an authorised signatory for the release of unlicensed medicinal products; develop and implement the Trusts policy on their use. Liaise with Pharmacy Quality Control North West to ensure all unlicensed medicines are suitable for clinical use.
-
Act as a Trust-delegated and authorised witness for the destruction of controlled drugs.
Education and Training Development -
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development, including delivery of pre- and post-registration training and vocational education for pharmacy staff within the Renal Transplant Care Group.
-
Act as Training Manager for pre-registration pharmacists in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards, including responsibility for training programme development, tutor oversight and assessment.
-
Deliver clinical training and educational support to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy learners, pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
-
Tutor pharmacists undertaking postgraduate clinical diploma/MSc courses in clinical pharmacy.
-
Contribute to the education and training of medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, both within the Trust and externally, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy
- Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Full NMP qualification
Desirable
- Membership of a regional or national committee
- MRPharmS
- Management/ leadership qualification or equivalent experiential experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant specialist pharmacist role
- Antimicrobial Stewardship experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Experience as a NMP
Desirable
- Publications of articles and/or presenting in regional/ national meetings
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
- Good all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
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
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational masters degree in pharmacy
- Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
- Full NMP qualification
Desirable
- Membership of a regional or national committee
- MRPharmS
- Management/ leadership qualification or equivalent experiential experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a relevant specialist pharmacist role
- Antimicrobial Stewardship experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Experience as a NMP
Desirable
- Publications of articles and/or presenting in regional/ national meetings
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
- Good all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
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
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).
