Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist

Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist (Renal and ICCU) The closing date is 08 December 2025 Only available to current employees of STSFT. As part of STSFT’s continued commitment to improving the safety of patients and the effective utilisation of resources, we have an exciting opportunity for a patient-focused Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist to lead and contribute to delivery of the Renal Repatriation Service, and Critical Care Medicines Management Service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and contribute to advanced-level, patient-focused service delivery within these Teams. You will be a key member of both multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering the highest standards of care. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive seven-day clinical services to enhance the patient experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. As part of this investment our nationally-recognised pharmacist-led Integrated Medicines Management Scheme has been expanded to all acute areas. Your role will be to lead and co‑coordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input for this patient. Main duties of the job You will be a registered pharmacist with post‑registration experience in clinical services and well‑developed clinical pharmacy skills. You will be able to provide evidence of effective service delivery at a specialist pharmacist level, post‑graduate study to Diploma level and well‑developed clinical pharmacy skills with an independent prescribing qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills development. The ability to support and mentor junior pharmacists and undertake clinical supervision will be key skills. The Pharmacy Service operates a seven‑day clinical service. As a skilled and motivated pharmacist with experience of delivering clinical pharmacy services, you will: Lead and co‑coordinate the professional, clinical and pharmaceutical input into the Renal Repatriation Service and clinically‑manage patients along with consultant physicians. You will work closely with the clinical teams and become involved with the ongoing clinical management of patients including attendance of the MDT Transplant Clinic and provision of medicines advice to patients via the patient help‑line. Deliver a highly‑specialised medicines management service to both Adult Critical Care units in the Trust. Working closely with the clinical teams to contribute to the clinical review of medicines prescribed to ensure the cost‑effective use. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to development of a post‑ICCU step‑down service, post‑ICCU clinics and guideline development. About us Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process. Job responsibilities To lead and co‑coordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost‑effective utilisation of medicines in conjunction with the Trust medical services and lead consultants. To lead on the Trust renal repatriation programme. To work as an advanced practitioner pharmacist on both ICCUs. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Person Specification Experience Evidence of effective service delivery of direct patient care at specialist practice level. Close and effective working with medical staff. Leadership of audit projects and or research. Clinical mentoring or Pre‑registration tutor. Evidence of delivering successful change programmes. Research and evidence of publications. Teaching at higher‑education level. Other Please provide contact telephone number. Skills Clinical Pharmacy practice and innovation. Evidence of ability to communicate with others, lead projects gaining the co‑operation of others. Evidence of ability to inspire others through delivery of team objectives. Ability to meet deadlines. Qualifications Masters Degree in Pharmacy. Post‑graduate study to Diploma level or equivalent experience. MRPharmS. Evidence of CPD in‑line with requirements of GPhC. Can demonstrate management of resources, delivery of objectives in‑line with national priorities, participation in policy development and leadership of a team. Advanced Clinical Skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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. 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