Advanced Pharmacist – Emergency Department

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Staff benefits

Support from recruitment

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Pharmacist to lead and develop pharmacy services across the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine at Royal Derby Hospital.

The role is Band 8a, blending advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership to optimise medicines, support governance and drive sustainable service improvements within a fast-paced acute setting.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with postgraduate clinical diploma and independent prescribing qualification.
• Proven hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience leading and developing clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and develop clinical pharmacy services across the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine Division.
• Provide advanced clinical input including medicines reconciliation, prescription review, prescribing and deprescribing.
• Advise teams on safe, effective and evidence-based medicine use and governance.
• Monitor standards, medicines safety and prescribing practice; ensure compliance with local and national requirements.
• Lead audits and contribute to service design, guidelines and research.

Skills

Advanced clinical pharmacy

Clinical leadership

Medicines reconciliation

Prescription review

Deprescribing

Governance

Research & audits

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Postgraduate diploma

Independent prescribing

Job description

Advanced Pharmacist – Emergency Department

Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you ready to shape the future of pharmacy in urgent and emergency care? University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to lead and develop pharmacy services across the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine Division at Royal Derby Hospital.

This Band 8a role combines advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines, prescribe and deprescribe within your scope of practice, reduce risk and deliver exceptional patient care. You will also influence service design, develop guidelines, lead audits and research, support medicines governance, manage expenditure and inspire pharmacists, technicians and trainees.

We are looking for a GPhC-registered pharmacist with a postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma, a relevant independent prescribing qualification and significant hospital experience. You will bring expert clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the drive to turn ideas into sustainable improvements.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems and want your leadership to make a visible difference from the moment patients enter hospital, this is an exceptional next step. Join a research-active organisation committed to inclusion and Exceptional Care Together. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.

• Lead, deliver and develop clinical pharmacy services across the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine Division.
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy input, including medicines reconciliation, prescription review, prescribing, deprescribing, and resolving complex therapeutic problems.
• Advise patients and multidisciplinary teams on the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
• Monitor clinical standards, medicines safety, prescribing practice and compliance with local and national requirements.
• Review medication incidents, manage risks and contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Analyse medicines expenditure, identify cost pressures and support business cases and service planning.
• Develop guidelines, policies and procedures, and lead medicines-use audits and research.
• Manage, supervise, train and support pharmacists, technicians and trainees, including coordinating rotas.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in flexible seven-day, weekend, bank-holiday and on-call services as required.

Closing date of applications: 22 November 2026

Interview date: 4 December 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust