Lead Pharmacist Cardiothoracic Surgery and Critical Care
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting challenge in an innovative and rapidly expanding service? Have you always had a keen interest in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac critical care ... well this might just be the job for you!
The cardiothoracic services at UHSussex (RSCH/PRH) is rapidly changing and the opportunities within this role are endless.
The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton is undergoing an extensive redevelopment and expansion. The new 'Louisa Martindale' building was opened in June 2023 and offers state of the art facilities and stunning panoramic sea views for patients and staff. The Cardiothoracic critical care unit will be moving into these premises imminently and this role will help facilitate this. The new area will be on level 7 of the new building and will be alongside the adult critial care unit. Please look at our Trust website for further information, photos and videos.
If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHSussex East could be the perfect fit for you. Call and have a chat or even better come and see us if convenient.
We welcome applications from band 7 pharmacists looking to gain experience in a more senior role. Obtaining the position at band 8a is dependent on successful completion of FS2 post-graduate diploma or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Will provide an expert level of clinical pharmacy services to cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac critcal care at UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust
Will lead specialist clinical pharmacy practice for cardiothoracic surgery and critical care and be responsible for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSussex East pharmacy strategy.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7555977-NOV25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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