Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Urology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Urology. This role involves developing and implementing pharmacy services in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and improve outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a pharmacy degree, experience in clinical pharmacy, and the ability to lead junior staff. This full-time position offers the chance to shape pharmaceutical care in urology. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy, preferably in Urology or surgical settings.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing.
• Ability to lead and supervise training for junior pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a pharmacy service in Urology.
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy service to urology patients.
• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives within urology.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmaceutical care

Patient-centred care

Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registered pharmacist

Job description

Overview

We are excited to announce a newly established full-time post for an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Urology at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. This role recognises the growing need for dedicated pharmacy input within the Urology service and offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop pharmaceutical care in this specialty. As the first pharmacist in this role, you will embed pharmacy expertise into the Urology multidisciplinary team, working with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to innovative service development across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity to build specialist knowledge in urology while influencing the future direction of pharmacy services in this area. You’ll be supported by a dynamic and experienced pharmacy team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in a progressive environment where your input will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a dedicated pharmacy service for the Urology department, working closely with the divisional lead pharmacist for surgery.
• Provide a safe, effective, and patient-centred advanced clinical pharmacy service to urology inpatients and outpatients at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.
• Lead on medicines optimisation initiatives within urology, ensuring evidence-based prescribing and safe use of high-risk medicines, including those used in urological cancers, infections, and surgical care.
• Collaborate with urology consultants, specialist nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless medicines optimisation across the patient pathway.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways relevant to urology, supporting best practice and innovation.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training to junior pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in relation to urology and medicines optimisation.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and research activities to evaluate and enhance pharmacy input into urology services.
• Act as a role model for excellent pharmaceutical care, demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Assist in the delivery of the Surgical Pharmacy Strategy at the Royal Liverpool site, with a focus on enhancing pharmaceutical care within the Urology service.
• Develop, manage, implement, and audit urology-specific medicines policies and guidelines across the Trust, ensuring safe and effective prescribing for patients undergoing urological procedures and treatments.
• Lead and supervise the training of pharmacy staff in urology and surgical medicine, including prescribing considerations for patients undergoing surgery, managing urological cancers, infections, and post-operative care.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines, and where necessary, develop protocols for managing patients with chronic urological conditions and those requiring long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with urology consultants, specialist nurses, and surgical teams to optimise patient care and ensure seamless transitions across care settings.
• Support outpatient clinics and inpatient reviews, including medication reconciliation, optimisation, and patient education, particularly for those on complex or high-risk therapies.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives within the surgical division, with a focus on advancing pharmacy input into urology.

Additional Information

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.