Consultant Critical Care Pharmacist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Consultant Critical Care Pharmacist to enhance patient outcomes and service development. The role involves specialized pharmacy services, leading research efforts, and collaborating across healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will hold substantial experience in pharmacy, possess leadership skills, and be committed to consultant credentialing. This position supports professional development in a progressive environment. Salary ranges from £64,455 to £88,682 depending on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Pharmacist.
• Experience leading a team and working with outside partners.
• Commitment to Consultant Pharmacist credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist critical care pharmacy service.
• Lead and publish high-impact research.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes using medicines.
• Act as a mentor and role model for others in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Critical care expertise

Team collaboration

Research skills

Education

Qualified Pharmacist

Job description

Consultant Critical Care Pharmacist

The closing date is 18 January 2026

University Hospitals Sussex (USH) greatly values its pharmacy team and over the years it has continued to grow in strength & numbers. We are now pleased to offer an exciting new Consultant Pharmacist progression post. The post holder will be a dynamic individual ready to provide expert leadership and knowledge, covering the 4 domains of:

• Clinical Practice
• Education
• Research

The post holder will be at the forefront of providing specialist pharmacy services, optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience. It will be an opportunity to share expertise across the local health economy as well as through national and international networks. This in combination with the undertaking of high impact research & collaboration with Higher Education Institutions paves the way for being seen as a leader in the field of pharmacy.

The successful candidate will already be working, or show commitment to work towards Consultant Pharmacist credentialing as set by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This will include finding funding streams to uplift grading of position.

If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHS could be the perfect fit for you. Call and have a chat or even better come and see us if convenient.

Main duties of the job

The role aims to create a highly specialised Critical Care Pharmacist with the opportunity to progress to consultant level.

As an expert in the speciality, the post holder will provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering patient care, ensuring the best experience and outcomes for patients from their medicines, whenever and wherever care is provided.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job 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.

Please see Job description for full roles and responsibilities.

• To provide a specialist critical care pharmacy service optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience, working within patient care pathways across sectors and healthcare boundaries.
• To lead, undertake, supervise and publish high-impact research in the field of critical care therapies and models of service for the care of critical care patients.
• To contribute to improving health outcomes for patients using a holistic approach to care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicine through provision of medicines‑related aspects of patient care.
• To promote improvements in quality, safety and cost effectiveness of medicines use and supporting holistic management of clinical conditions, influencing the wider community of practice.
• To act as a mentor and role model as a clinical pharmacist; manager and leader.
• To use innovation to support effective patient outcomes, safety and experience aligned with relevant national agenda.
• To deliver education and training in critical care for pharmacy and other healthcare professionals across the health economy and for the University.
• To lead and role model in the field locally, regionally and nationally.
• Once trained, to provide dedicated sessions to Higher Education Institutes.
• To eventually fulfil the role of Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care as described in the Department of Health Guidance for Development of Consultant Pharmacists Posts (2005) and the updated Consultant Pharmacist Guidance (January 2020).

Person Specification

• Qualified Pharmacist with substantial experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working with outside partners

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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)

£64,455 to £88,682 a year Dependant on Experience