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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Contact
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building
- County Hall
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE3 8RA
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - Homecare
Accepting applications until: 14-Aug-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 14-Aug-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Leicester General Hospital
- Address
- Gwendolen Road
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE5 4PW
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 8a)
Specialty
- Main area
- Pharmacy
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our team as Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Homecare on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with strong clinical, governance and service improvement experience to take on a senior leadership role within a complex and high-profile area of medicines optimisation. The post holder will provide specialist pharmaceutical leadership for the pharmacy homecare service, supporting safe, effective, timely and patient-centred care for patients receiving medicines through homecare pathways.
The role will provide continuity and senior support to the homecare service during a period of maternity leave, while also offering the successful candidate valuable experience in homecare medicines governance, high-cost medicines pathways, supplier liaison and cross-organisational working.
The post is based at Leicester General Hospital, with flexibility required to work across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust sites, including Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.
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The post holder will support the leadership and ongoing development of the Trust’s pharmacy homecare service, ensuring that medicines supplied through homecare pathways are managed safely, effectively and in line with Trust, regional and national standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing expert pharmaceutical advice on homecare medicines governance, prescribing processes, pathway design and service delivery.
Supporting clinical teams with the implementation and review of homecare medicine routes, particularly for high-cost and specialist medicines.
Maintaining and strengthening governance arrangements for homecare services, including incident review, risk management, audit, documentation, assurance and compliance monitoring.
Working with procurement, finance, contracting colleagues and homecare providers to monitor contract performance, activity, expenditure, invoicing issues and opportunities for improved value.
Investigating, escalating and helping to resolve homecare service issues, delays, complaints, supply problems and quality concerns.
Developing, reviewing and maintaining homecare-related policies, standard operating procedures, guidance and training materials.
Supporting audit, reporting and quality improvement activity to improve patient safety, experience, efficiency and service performance.
Providing leadership, supervision, education and expert support to pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary colleagues involved in homecare medicines services.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide senior professional leadership for the pharmacy homecare service on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover basis. The role will support continuity of service leadership, governance and operational oversight for patients receiving medicines through homecare arrangements.
The post holder will work collaboratively with pharmacy teams, clinical services, procurement, finance, contracting colleagues, external homecare providers and wider system partners to maintain robust homecare medicines pathways. This will include supporting patient onboarding, continuity of supply, escalation processes, communication arrangements and resolution of operational or quality concerns.
A key part of the role will be to maintain and strengthen governance and assurance across homecare services. The post holder will lead or contribute to incident review, risk management, audit, service reporting, supplier governance, compliance monitoring and the implementation of medicines safety and quality standards. They will also support the development, implementation and review of policies, standard operating procedures, training materials and service documentation relevant to homecare medicines.
The role will contribute to the oversight of homecare medicines expenditure and service performance, including review of high-cost medicines use, contract activity, invoicing issues, financial discrepancies and opportunities for improved value and efficiency. The post holder will support procurement, contract review and service improvement processes, helping to ensure that homecare medicines services remain safe, sustainable and responsive to patient and organisational needs.
The post holder will provide education, supervision and specialist advice to pharmacy, nursing, medical, administrative and operational colleagues on homecare governance, prescribing processes, patient pathways and medicines supply arrangements. They will be expected to communicate complex information clearly and effectively with patients, carers, clinical teams and external providers, supporting timely escalation and resolution of service issues.
Applicants should have significant recent post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience of service development, governance or medicines optimisation. Experience of homecare services, high-cost medicines, specialist pharmacy services, audit, reporting or investigation of service issues would be particularly valuable.
This fixed term post would suit a pharmacist looking to broaden their senior leadership experience in medicines homecare, governance, high-cost medicines and cross-organisational service delivery, while making a meaningful contribution to a specialist service that directly supports patient care.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPhC registration
- Evidence of specialist knowledge relevant to high-cost medicines, service development or medicines governance
- Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber or able to complete training on appointment
Desirable criteria
- Training or experience in procurement, contract management or quality improvement
- Registered Independent Prescriber
- Supervisory or management training/qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of service development, governance or medicines optimisation
- Experience of leading and working within multidisciplinary teams at a senior level
- Demonstrable continuing professional development
- Experience of implementing change across multidisciplinary services
- Experience of leading and working within multidisciplinary teams at a senior level
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with homecare services, high-cost medicines or specialist pharmacy services
- Experience of audit, reporting or investigation of service issues
- Publications or professional presentations relevant to the role
- Experience of staff supervision or management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to influence and negotiate with senior clinicians and managers
- Good interpersonal skills at all levels
- Ability to influence and negotiate with senior clinicians and managers
- Effective listening skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to build effective relationships across pharmacy, clinical teams and external partners
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to analyse highly complex clinical information and make autonomous decisions
- Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Problem-solving skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to interpret financial, activity or prescribing data
- Experience of audit, data collection, research or evaluation
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload across competing clinical and operational demands
- Ability to coordinate activity across multiple stakeholders, teams and providers
- Good time management of self and others
Desirable criteria
- Experience of coordinating training, audit or service improvement activity
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mohammed Karolia
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07855173575
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