Job summary
Permanent | 22.5 hrs per week, to include Mondays & Tuesdays
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and motivated Specialist Pharmacist to join our nationally recognised Paediatric Sleep Service -- one of only five research-active tertiary sleep units in NHS England.
This is a new role, ideal for a clinically motivated pharmacist to lead and shape pharmacy input into our innovative sleep service. You'll work with a dynamic team of consultants, physiologists, specialist nurses, and practitioners to manage complex respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders in children under 18.
About You:
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A GPhC registered pharmacist, with an Independent Prescriber qualification
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Educated to Master's level (MPharm or equivalent) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
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Experienced in clinical pharmacy delivery in either a hospital or primary care setting
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Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Lead Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:
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Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Sleep Service
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Prescribe and manage medications according to NHS England's STOMP and STAMP programmes
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Conduct detailed medication reviews and support deprescribing
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Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes and enhance care transitions across hospital, community, and primary care
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Lead service development initiatives and implement clinical protocols
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Support Trust-wide pharmaceutical services including weekend and out-of-hours responsibilities
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy or CPPE Primary Care Pathway
- NMP qualification
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Membership of RPS
- Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working within pharmacy services including primary care, clinical and commercial.
- Experience contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating care with other services.
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric pharmacy services.
- Involvement in research, clinical trials, and audits to develop and evaluate treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing treatment for sleep disorders.
- Experience of NHSE funding.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
- In depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Experience of drug use in sleep medicine
- Experience of service development
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy or CPPE Primary Care Pathway
- NMP qualification
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Membership of RPS
- Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working within pharmacy services including primary care, clinical and commercial.
- Experience contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating care with other services.
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric pharmacy services.
- Involvement in research, clinical trials, and audits to develop and evaluate treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing treatment for sleep disorders.
- Experience of NHSE funding.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
- In depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Experience of drug use in sleep medicine
- Experience of service development
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).
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).
