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A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Consultant Pharmacist to provide expert leadership in clinical practice, education, and research. The role requires a qualified pharmacist with significant experience in hospital pharmacy and lipid therapies. Candidates will optimise patient care and improve outcomes, with a focus on innovation and education. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary package.
University Hospitals Sussex (UHSx) greatly values their pharmacy team and over the years it has continued to grow in strength and 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: 1) Clinical Practice 2) Leadership 3) Education 4) Research. The post holder will be at the forefront of providing specialist pharmacy services optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience.
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.
The role aims to create a highly specialised pharmacist with the opportunity to progress to consultant level. As an expert in the cardiovascular 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.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 candidate information pack and wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 UHSx 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 UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: Please see the candidate information pack for full details.
Date posted: 29 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,455 to £88,682 a year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-7406741-SEP25
Job location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Experience / Qualifications Essential
Skills Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
UK Guidance: Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants can be found here.
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/