Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology The closing date is 01 December 2025 We're looking for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking pharmacist to join our dermatology team at University Hospitals Sussex . You'll 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 homecare teams, you will play a key role in pathway standardisation, patient counselling and governance (Blueteq, NICE compliance, incident learning). We are looking for someone who is clinically confident, collaborative, detail‑focused and 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. Main duties of the job 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 the scope of practice, assessing patients, prescribing or recommending therapy, reviewing monitoring results and documenting in the electronic record. Provide structured counselling on medicines, side‑effect management, vaccinations, fertility and lifestyle precautions to support safe and informed use. Screen and authorise homecare and shared‑care prescriptions , ensuring appropriate funding, Blueteq approval and alignment with NICE guidance. Work with consultants, nurses and homecare 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, supporting biosimilar switches and reporting KPIs. Educate and mentor pharmacists, technicians, trainees and dermatology nursing staff in safe prescribing, monitoring and medicines 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 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. 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. 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. Salary & Benefits University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) £55,690 to £62,682 a year (per annum, pro rata) #J-18808-Ljbffr