Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology

Job Summary We’re looking for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking pharmacist to join our dermatology team at University Hospitals Sussex. You will provide advanced clinical input for patients on biologics, JAK inhibitors and systemic therapies – running pharmacist‑led clinics, supporting safe prescribing, and optimising the value and outcomes of high‑cost medicines. Working alongside dermatology consultants, nurses and home‑care teams, you will play a key role in pathway standardisation, patient counselling, and governance (Blueteq, NICE compliance, incident learning). You will be a clinically confident, collaborative, detail‑focused professional motivated to improve care. Independent prescriber status (or willingness to achieve this within 12–18 months) is essential. In return you will join a friendly, innovative department where your ideas are valued. You will be supported by an experienced Consultant Dermatology Pharmacist, have access to specialist training and development, and help shape the future of pharmacist‑led care in dermatology. Key Responsibilities Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services to dermatology patients receiving systemic, biologic and targeted therapies (e.g. biologics, JAK inhibitors, isotretinoin). Run pharmacist‑led clinics within scope of practice; assess patients, prescribe or recommend therapy, review monitoring results, and document in the electronic record. Provide structured counselling on medicines, side‑effect management, vaccinations, fertility and lifestyle precautions. Screen and authorise home‑care and shared‑care prescriptions, ensuring appropriate funding, Blueteq approval and alignment with NICE guidance. Work with consultants, nurses and home‑care providers to resolve supply issues, coordinate treatment initiation and maintain continuity of care. Contribute to service improvement through pathway standardisation, implementation of NICE Technology Appraisals, audit, incident review and quality‑improvement projects. Support governance for high‑cost medicines monitoring expenditure, horizon‑scanning, biosimilar switches and reporting KPIs. Educate and mentor pharmacists, technicians, trainees and dermatology nursing staff in safe prescribing, monitoring and medicine optimisation. Provide expert advice to clinicians and commissioners on medicine selection, cost‑effectiveness and risk mitigation. Participate in Trust rotas (e.g. weekend, bank‑holiday or dispensary cover) as required. Person Specification Essential GPhC‑registered pharmacist with a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent experience in hospital clinical pharmacy). Significant post‑registration experience delivering advanced clinical pharmacy services, including patient‑facing care. Demonstrated knowledge of NICE guidance, Blueteq and high‑cost drug governance processes. Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills; able to interpret monitoring results and provide patient counselling. Evidence of service improvement, audit or quality‑improvement participation. Demonstrates inclusive and compassionate leadership, organisation and teamwork. Desirable Independent Prescriber qualification (or currently undertaking IP training). Direct experience within dermatology, immunology or other biologic medicine pathways. Experience supporting biosimilar switching, formulary management or business case development. Experience delivering education or training to pharmacy or multidisciplinary teams. Experience leading or coordinating audits, guideline implementation or QI projects. Previous experience supervising or mentoring pharmacists or technicians. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Additional Information This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate covering the period of the last 10 years. Applications that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website. Job 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: Part‑time, Flexible working Reference number: 279‑7534962‑NOV25 Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, East Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE Employer Details University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Royal Sussex County Hospital East Road Brighton, BN2 5BE Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr