Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization in Canada is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Dermatology to enhance patient care through advanced pharmacy services. You will run clinics, optimize therapies, and work collaboratively with medical professionals while ensuring effective governance of high-cost medications. This role requires a GPhC-registered pharmacist with strong clinical skills and a commitment to service improvement. Join a valued team to shape the future of pharmacist-led dermatology care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Visa sponsorship available

Access to specialist training and development

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience delivering advanced clinical pharmacy services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NICE guidance and high-cost drug governance processes.
• Independent Prescriber qualification or currently undertaking IP training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic therapies.
• Run pharmacist-led clinics and screen homecare prescriptions.
• Contribute to service improvement through quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient counselling

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Dermatology

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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’ll play a key role in pathway standardisation, patient counselling, and governance (Blueteq, NICE compliance, incident learning).

We’re 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’ll join a friendly, innovative department where your ideas are valued. You’ll 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

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Dermatology, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic, biologic and targeted therapies. You’ll run pharmacist‑led clinics, screen and prescribe homecare prescriptions, monitor treatment response and safety, and deliver counselling to support adherence and shared decision‑making.

You will work closely with dermatology consultants, nurses, homecare providers and commissioners to ensure safe, effective and equitable access to high‑cost medicines. You’ll contribute to pathway design, NICE/Blueteq implementation, and governance processes that optimise both outcomes and value.

We’re looking for a clinically confident, organised and compassionate pharmacist with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for improving services. You should be comfortable interpreting blood results, applying commissioning criteria and managing complex cases. Independent prescriber status (or commitment to achieve this within 12‑18 months) is essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and lead by example.

This role is ideal for a pharmacist ready to take their clinical expertise further, make a visible difference for patients, and help shape the future of pharmacist‑led dermatology care.

Duties and Responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria.

• 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, 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 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Per annum, pro rata