Job Overview
As the Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Gastroenterology you will provide expert clinical input across inpatient and outpatient settings – pharmacist‑led clinics, biologic infusion support, therapeutic drug monitoring and medicines optimisation for complex patients. You will influence prescribing decisions, lead on implementing NICE guidance and contribute to pathway development, audit and governance initiatives. The role includes service evaluation, quality improvement and cost‑effective use of high‑cost drugs.
Responsibilities
* Run or support clinics offering independent prescribing, therapeutic drug monitoring and counselling for patients receiving biologics and other complex therapies.
* Participate in ward rounds and infusion clinics to optimise treatment, prevent avoidable harm and ensure compliance with NICE guidance and local commissioning requirements.
* Align prescribing practices with guidelines, review high‑cost medicine use and support formulary applications, audits and service improvement projects.
* Advise clinicians on complex treatment decisions and liaise with community and primary‑care teams to ensure seamless care.
* Support delivery of CQUIN and quality targets.
* Provide leadership, education and supervision for pharmacists, nurses and trainees within gastroenterology.
* Contribute to governance, risk‑management processes and the Trust's Patient First strategy through active participation in sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Engage in clinical trials, pathway development, and support research initiatives.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* GPhC‑registered pharmacist with a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
* Significant post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience, including advanced clinical practice in a relevant specialty.
* Proven ability to interpret complex clinical information and optimise medicines for patients with multiple comorbidities.
* Demonstrated understanding of NICE guidance, medicines governance and high‑cost drug pathways (Blueteq/commissioning).
* Evidence of audit, service improvement or research to enhance patient care or safety.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to educate, mentor and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Person Specification – Desirable Criteria
* MSc or postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical pharmacy or gastroenterology.
* Previous experience in gastroenterology, hepatology or biologic/infusion services.
* Independent prescriber qualification (or working towards completion within the specified time frame).
* Experience developing or updating prescribing guidelines or local treatment pathways.
* Experience leading QI projects, business cases or cross‑site service development.
* Previous line‑management or clinical supervision experience.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.
* Evidence of developing understanding of equalities issues.
Additional Information
* Independent prescriber status (or a commitment to achieve it) is expected.
* Role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route.
* Background checks (DBS) will be conducted.
* Flexible working arrangements are available upon discussion.
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