Consultant Pharmacist - Ophthalmology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an exceptional Consultant Pharmacist for Ophthalmology Services. This role requires significant clinical leadership, strategic management of pharmacy services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must either be credentialed or working towards accreditation. This position offers opportunities for advancement in research and contributions to innovations in ophthalmology pharmacy practices.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical leadership experience at a senior level.
• Ability to articulate a clear strategy for Ophthalmology pharmacy services.
• Commitment to advancing research and innovation in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Consultant Pharmacist for Ophthalmology across the trust.
• Collaborate with healthcare organisations for optimal prescribing practices.
• Provide training and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Clinical training

Mentorship

Medicines optimisation

Education

Credentialed with RPSGB as a Consultant Pharmacist

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional pharmacist to join our team as Consultant Pharmacist for Ophthalmology Services. The successful applicant will be a collaborative team player with significant clinical leadership experience at a senior level. They will be able to articulate a clear strategy for the delivery of Ophthalmology pharmacy services both locally and across the wider healthcare system, and will be committed to advancing research and innovation in this specialty.

Applications are welcomed from both established Consultant Pharmacists and aspiring pharmacists who are working towards accreditation.

This post is currently being submitted for Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) approval for recognition as a Consultant Pharmacist position. Pharmacists who have not yet completed their credentialing will initially join as Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Ophthalmology, and upon successful credentialing, will be awarded the Consultant Pharmacist title.

Credentialing Requirement:
You must be credentialed with the RPSGB as a Consultant Pharmacist. If not already credentialed, you must achieve this within 2 years of starting the role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Consultant Pharmacist for Ophthalmology across the Liverpool Hospitals Group, collaborating with local healthcare organisations to influence the strategic management of medicines used in Ophthalmology.
• Work with Integrated Care Board (ICB) partners and other stakeholders to shape and optimise Ophthalmology prescribing practices across the local healthcare system.
• Provide expert clinical training, mentorship, and supervision to the multidisciplinary team in areas relevant to Ophthalmology, supporting continuous professional development.
• Evaluate the clinical and economic impact of medicines use in Ophthalmology, develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines, monitor drug expenditure, and support services in achieving clinical and financial targets.
• Collaborate with Deputy Chief Pharmacists and Lead Divisional Pharmacists to advance pharmacy clinical services and provide strategic leadership in medicines optimisation across the Trust and region.
• For further responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the full job description.

Organisation and context

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Delivery and impact

• Lead across the Integrated Care System (ICS) as a subject matter expert, supporting the upskilling of pharmacists across both primary and secondary care in ophthalmic medicine.
• Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists, specialist nurses, and multidisciplinary teams in ophthalmology clinics to identify and optimise treatment of ocular and systemic co-morbidities, ensuring timely referrals to other specialties or services as needed.
• Provide Consultant Pharmacist-level input into patient care, championing medicines optimisation for all ophthalmology inpatients, outpatients, and those receiving specialist treatments such as intravitreal injections or ocular surgery.
• Lead the strategic direction and implementation of a harmonised approach to pharmacy services across the Directorates of Ophthalmology.
• Develop, manage, implement, and evaluate the ophthalmology pharmacy team’s services to ensure alignment with clinical priorities and national standards.
• Lead and/or contribute to local, regional, and national ophthalmology workstreams focused on optimising the pharmaceutical management of patients with eye conditions.
• Use innovation to support improved patient outcomes, safety, and experience, aligned with national ophthalmology and medicines optimisation agendas.
• Work with external agencies and partners to develop service delivery pathways that address unmet clinical needs in ophthalmic care.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of medicines and resources across the primary/secondary care interface, developing relevant protocols and pathways where necessary.
• Line manage, coach, and develop pharmacists working within ophthalmology, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Design and deliver education and training programmes for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and allied health professionals on ophthalmic medicines optimisation at local, regional, and national levels.
• Lead and maintain a portfolio of research, audit, and service improvement projects within ophthalmology across Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT).

This advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025