Sleep Service Specialist Pharmacist

Sheffield Children's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed Specialist Pharmacist to join their paediatric Sleep Service. This innovative role involves leading pharmacy input and managing complex sleep disorders in children. Qualified applicants should be GPhC registered pharmacists with a Master's degree and experience in clinical pharmacy. Full training in paediatrics is provided, promoting a collaborative team environment to enhance care transitions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• A GPhC registered pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Educated to Master's level (MPharm or equivalent).
• Experienced in clinical pharmacy delivery in either a hospital or primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Sleep Service.
• Prescribe and manage medications according to NHS England's STOMP and STAMP programmes.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

In-depth knowledge of medicines management

Experience of drug use in sleep medicine

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy or CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Registered with GPhC

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Sleep Service Specialist Pharmacist

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Permanent | 22.5 hrs per week, to include Mondays & Tuesdays

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and motivated Specialist Pharmacist to join our nationally recognised Paediatric Sleep Service -- one of only five research-active tertiary sleep units in NHS England.

This is a new role, ideal for a clinically motivated pharmacist to lead and shape pharmacy input into our innovative sleep service. You'll work with a dynamic team of consultants, physiologists, specialist nurses, and practitioners to manage complex respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders in children under 18.

About You:

A GPhC registered pharmacist, with an Independent Prescriber qualification

Educated to Master's level (MPharm or equivalent) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Experienced in clinical pharmacy delivery in either a hospital or primary care setting

Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:

Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Sleep Service

Prescribe and manage medications according to NHS England's STOMP and STAMP programmes

Conduct detailed medication reviews and support deprescribing

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes and enhance care transitions across hospital, community, and primary care

Lead service development initiatives and implement clinical protocols

Support Trust-wide pharmaceutical services including weekend and out-of-hours responsibilities

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC
• Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy or CPPE Primary Care Pathway
• Membership of RPS
• Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group

Experience

• Proven experience working within pharmacy services including primary care, clinical and commercial.
• Experience contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating care with other services.
• Experience of paediatric pharmacy services.
• Involvement in research, clinical trials, and audits to develop and evaluate treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Experience of working with patients undergoing treatment for sleep disorders.
• Experience of NHSE funding.

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
• In depth knowledge of medicines management
• Experience of drug use in sleep medicine
• Experience of service development

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7194447

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust