Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner Anticoagulation | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner to provide leadership in anticoagulation services. You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure patient safety and manage a comprehensive pharmacy service. Candidates should have an independent prescribing qualification and strong leadership skills. The role offers opportunities for development and training within a supportive environment, aiming to enhance the quality of patient care.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Independent prescribing training

Dedicated training time

Qualifications

• Experience in anticoagulation is beneficial.
• Ability to work within clinical teams.
• Commitment to improving patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialised pharmacy service to patients.
• Give expertise on anticoagulation management.
• Integrate with clinical teams for efficient care.
• Oversee pharmacy research and training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent prescribing

Communication skills

Education

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

Do you enjoy making a difference to patient care?

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and highly motivated individual to be part of the anticoagulation team and play a key role in anticoagulation stewardship.

You will provide expert leadership, advice and guidance relating to the safe use of anticoagulation, including when patients move between health‑care settings or home. The post‑holder will work with key stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally to deliver patient safety and system‑wide initiatives.

You will support the nursing team to operate nurse‑led clinics but also have an opportunity to develop your own clinics and participate in consultant‑led clinics. An independent prescribing qualification will be required for the role, or a commitment to work towards one.

Previous specialist experience of anticoagulation will be of benefit but is not essential as training can be provided. An insight into managing the risks associated with anticoagulation would be beneficial.

This role is offered as an 8b Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner post; however, there is also the opportunity for you to apply at an 8a level and undertake an agreed development plan to gain the skills and knowledge to progress to an 8b.

We believe in investing in our team. In this role we will support you with dedicated time to train, leadership development opportunities and independent prescribing training.

• The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised pharmacy service to patients across the Trust.
• The post holder will be expected to provide expertise to nursing and medical staff (within the Trust and externally) on the management of individual patients, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of anticoagulation.
• The post holder will be expected to integrate with the relevant clinical teams to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.
• The post holder will take overarching responsibility for all pharmacy research and audit projects within the service and be responsible for overseeing training including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and diploma including independent prescribing.
• Work with key stakeholders to improve anticoagulation safety within the Trust.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high‑quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

• Responsible for supporting the safe provision of anticoagulation services at UHL.
• Specific responsibilities include:
• To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service to the Trust.
• If a prescriber, to undertake clinics within a specific area.
• Clinically screen prescriptions.
• Provide expert clinical advice.
• Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students.

Please see Job Description for further details.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.