Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team who work closely alongside our Specialist Neurology service (within Surgical and Specialist Services Board) at Newcastle upon Tyne hospitals. The role will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
We are looking for an innovative individual to establish a new service to our Neurology Speciality, focussing on Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Services, but additionally headache, epilepsy and some general neurology. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills into your specialist area and become a key part of both the clinical and pharmacy teams, all to help provide the best possible care for our patients.
This is an exciting time to become part of the Pharmacy Team at Newcastle, where under the leadership of our new Director of Pharmacy, the department is set to grow and take on a number of new roles. For more information we would strongly encourage interested individuals to get in contact for an informal chat or visit to understand more about this role.
- Interview Date Monday 01 December 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work to establish themselves in the Neurology Speciality, focussing on Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Services, but additionally headache, epilepsy and some general neurology. Within pharmacy you will work in the existing Clinical Pharmacy Team who report to the Surgical and Specialist Services Board. You will need excellent communication and decision-making skills and be an experienced independent prescriber. Experience of working in a specialist area or prescribing specialist medication would be an advantage but is not essential.
There will be an expectation that the pharmacist in this role will identify and deliver cost savings through a number of interventions such as biosimilar switching. The post holder will also lead on switching patients' medications over to homecare. The post holder will work closely with our staff in medicines management and homecare teams.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service
Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a newly created role and there will be plenty of scope to develop the service based on the service needs and interest; including outpatient clinic delivery. You will be crucial in driving the direction of travel. The role will offer the opportunity to provide your expertise to patients in a variety of settings.
There will be opportunities for personal and professional development within the role. Links with the School of Pharmacy at Newcastle University will present opportunities to be involved in research and education. There is ample opportunity to develop your supervision and management skills in the department.
The right candidate will also be expected to:
Take on a leadership role, act as a role model and deputise for the Board Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Organise rotas and give clear educational support to junior members of the teams
Lead ward based audits related to medicines management and governance
Take on managerial responsibilities such as direct line management, designated supervisor (DS) for foundation trainee pharmacists, designated prescribing practitioner (DPP).
Contribute to extended hours working (late nights, weekends and bank holidays)
Work operationally as part of our dispensary team; have allocated clinical screening slots and helping out during busy periods
As a department we are supportive of flexible working, including 9 day fortnights and work slightly reduced hours, and would welcome a discussion about this with any potential applicants.
To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area.
To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area.
To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions.
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a newly created role and there will be plenty of scope to develop the service based on the service needs and interest; including outpatient clinic delivery. You will be crucial in driving the direction of travel. The role will offer the opportunity to provide your expertise to patients in a variety of settings.
There will be opportunities for personal and professional development within the role. Links with the School of Pharmacy at Newcastle University will present opportunities to be involved in research and education. There is ample opportunity to develop your supervision and management skills in the department.
The right candidate will also be expected to:
Take on a leadership role, act as a role model and deputise for the Board Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Organise rotas and give clear educational support to junior members of the teams
Lead ward based audits related to medicines management and governance
Take on managerial responsibilities such as direct line management, designated supervisor (DS) for foundation trainee pharmacists, designated prescribing practitioner (DPP).
Contribute to extended hours working (late nights, weekends and bank holidays)
Work operationally as part of our dispensary team; have allocated clinical screening slots and helping out during busy periods
As a department we are supportive of flexible working, including 9 day fortnights and work slightly reduced hours, and would welcome a discussion about this with any potential applicants.
To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area.
To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area.
To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions.
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- M Pharm (or equivalent) degree course and pre-registration experience
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Clinical Diploma
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Well-developed clinical pharmacy knowledge across all aspects of drug use
- Knowledge of clinical audit and its role in pharmacy and medicine
- Extensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, some at a senior level
- Demonstrate a developing clinical role
- Demonstrate they have been involved in the area of clinical audit
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of the clinical area(s) or directorates involved
- Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the pre-registration pharmacist tutor
- Demonstrate they have undertaken a managerial role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate, oral and written, specialist clinical information
- One to One Communication
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Lecturing skills
- Microsoft office
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- M Pharm (or equivalent) degree course and pre-registration experience
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Clinical Diploma
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Well-developed clinical pharmacy knowledge across all aspects of drug use
- Knowledge of clinical audit and its role in pharmacy and medicine
- Extensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, some at a senior level
- Demonstrate a developing clinical role
- Demonstrate they have been involved in the area of clinical audit
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of the clinical area(s) or directorates involved
- Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the pre-registration pharmacist tutor
- Demonstrate they have undertaken a managerial role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate, oral and written, specialist clinical information
- One to One Communication
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Lecturing skills
- Microsoft office
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).
