Highly Specialist Pharmacist & Honorary Lecturer(Prescribing Practice)

National Health Service; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

On-site facilities

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) invites applications for a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join a joint role with Norwich Medical School. The post combines frontline clinical pharmacy in ED and admissions with education for undergraduates and postgraduate staff, shaping prescribing knowledge and PSA readiness.

The role is shared 50/50 between the two institutions, enabling integrated clinical practice and medical education in a dynamic NHS setting in Norwich.

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy qualification and registration with regulatory body.
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or higher is desirable.
• Desirable: teaching/higher education qualification; Independent Prescriber (or training toward).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and shape the prescribing and clinical pharmacology curriculum for Norwich Medical School.
• Practice as a Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in ED and Admissions Units at NNUH.
• Support prescribing education for postgraduate medical staff across the Trust.
• Role is shared 50% with Norwich Medical School and 50% with NNUH.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master of Pharmacy

Masters level qualification or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Job summaryThe Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a modern, forward-thinking teaching hospital providing acute services to a population of around one million people. As one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK, we have strong academic links with the University of East Anglia's School of Pharmacy and Norwich Medical School.Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) is fully established across inpatient wards, the Emergency Department and outpatient services, supporting safe, efficient and innovative patient care.The Pharmacy Department is recognised for its commitment to medicines optimisation, clinical excellence and service innovation. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery, continually developing new ways of working and challenging traditional professional boundaries to improve patient outcomes.Our track record of implementing innovative pharmacist and pharmacy technician roles creates exceptional opportunities for professional development, leadership and career progression. Whether you are looking to develop specialist clinical expertise, expand your leadership skills or contribute to service transformation, NNUH offers a supportive environment in which to thrive.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about education and developing the next generation of safe and effective prescribers? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join an exciting joint appointment between the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia (UEA). This unique role offers an outstanding opportunity to combine clinical practice with undergraduate medical education, helping to shape the prescribing knowledge, skills and confidence of future doctors.Working closely with the Lead for Pharmacology and the Clinical Skills Director, you will play a key role in the delivery and development of the prescribing and clinical pharmacology curriculum within Norwich Medical School. A particular focus of the role will be ensuring that students are well prepared for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), which all final-year medical students are required to pass prior to beginning Foundation Year 1 training.Alongside your educational responsibilities, you will practise as a Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within the Emergency Department and Admissions Units at NNUH, supporting the delivery of high-quality acute care services. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of prescribing education and training for postgraduate medical staff across the Trust.The post is split equally between Norwich Medical School and NNUH, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to each organisation.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsDetails

Details

Date posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 64,750 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number234-26-F0860-AJob locationsNNUHNorwichNR4 7UYUnited Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacist who can demonstrate:

• Significant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience of teaching and training healthcare professionals, including junior medical staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A commitment to improving prescribing practice, patient safety and medical education.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys teaching, values collaborative working and wishes to make a lasting impact on the education of future doctors while maintaining an active and rewarding clinical role. This post may be offered as a developmental Band 7 to 8a position. Applicants who do not yet meet all Band 8a criteria, but who satisfy the Band 7 requirements and demonstrate the potential to develop into the role, are encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters Level or above (or working towards)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in teaching or higher education practice
• Independent Prescriber (or working towards)

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written

Desirable

• Experience of Quality Improvement project involvement
• Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects
• Able to share learning with others
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Experience Essential
• Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address NNUH Norwich NR4 7UY United Kingdom

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