Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist -Severe Asthma

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

This is an ideal role for a pharmacist wanting to work in a dynamic leading edge specialty- Respiratory Medicine in an excellent research renowned Tertiary Centre and deepen their clinical knowledge and skills and develop their leadership skills in working with a very motivated wider multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in managing patients and delivering transformative care to patients who have life limiting severe asthma.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

  • Become an expert in Respiratory Pharmacy with a focus on Severe Asthma.
  • Respiratory medicine will include COPD, Interstitial Lung disease and pleural medicine as well as severe asthma.
  • You will be responsible for delivering our severe asthma service to provide excellent patient care. This will include all aspects of Severe asthma treatment, homecare including related documentation and supporting clinics.
  • You will also be responsible for providing pharmacy ward cover to the respiratory ward
  • To be a key role in the Respiratory Pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team with all related initiatives in teaching, service and guideline development.
  • To demonstrate Trust values and professionalism in all day to day work and communications.

About us

At OUH we have a reputation of excellence in our pharmacy team and in the quality of the service we provide. We have a supportive atmosphere in which we support your wellbeing and your development as a pharmacist. There are many opportunities for you to flourish in OUH- we have an excellent, dynamic and enthusiastic team who will encourage and inspire you in your learning and progression.

Our team provide a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical services and extended clinical roles to a vast number of leading edge clinical areas including many tertiary specialities.

We work closely with our clinical teams and colleagues, divisions and academic institutions meaning you will have the best possible platform to develop your skills and knowledge and be a part of a Trust providing world class clinical care.

Oxford is a highly sought-after location- it is a unique, diverse, beautiful city steeped in history, architecture and culture. It is at the footsteps of the stunning Oxfordshire countryside and Cotswolds and at the same time well connected with London by train and bus and convenient for Heathrow for further discovery and travelling.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7347870-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for full details. If you would like to arrange a visit to OUH, we would be happy to support you in this.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for full details. If you would like to arrange a visit to OUH, we would be happy to support you in this.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to master's degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Desirable

  • Respiratory Experience
  • Non medical Prescriber

Behavioural qualities

Essential

  • Problem identification and solving skills
  • High standards for attention to detail
  • Well organised
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Sensitivity and tolerance
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Team worker
  • Must demonstrate flexibility in working practices
  • Experience of teaching and tutoring
  • Capable of being assertive and working under pressure
  • Must show commitment
  • Able to make decisions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to master's degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Desirable

  • Respiratory Experience
  • Non medical Prescriber

Behavioural qualities

Essential

  • Problem identification and solving skills
  • High standards for attention to detail
  • Well organised
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Sensitivity and tolerance
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Team worker
  • Must demonstrate flexibility in working practices
  • Experience of teaching and tutoring
  • Capable of being assertive and working under pressure
  • Must show commitment
  • Able to make decisions

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead pharmacist specialist medicine

Charlotte Stewart

charlotte.stewart@ouh.nhs.uk

01865225117

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7347870-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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