Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a nationally recognised exemplar in pharmaceutical care, is seeking an experienced hospital clinical pharmacist. The role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients across acute and chronic conditions, working closely with pharmacists, technicians and the MDT.

Applicants should hold GPhC registration and MPharm, with a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• MPharm degree required.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy preferred.
• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting.
• Broad knowledge of medicines legislation and hospital pharmacy practice.
• Strong communication with patients, carers and MDTs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

Analytical and problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Adaptable and proactive

Evidence-based decision making

Education

GPhC registration

MPharm degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

For questions about this job, contact: Elizabeth Grosvenor Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader [e-mail] 0113 206 6981 Shortlisting Date: 10th November 2026 Interview Date: 26th November 2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Why you should join our Team

The pharmacy department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The team is a highly skilled and dedicated group of professionals committed to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care to patients with acute and chronic conditions. The team fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive atmosphere, where pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers work closely and collaboratively with each other and the wider MDT to optimise medication usage and improve clinical outcomes. Our vision is making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and our work ethic is one of excellence, innovation and compassion in delivering the highest quality care. Leeds Teaching Hospitals offers fantastic opportunities for professional development, research involvement and career progression, with a culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation. Being part of this team means joining a forward thinking, dynamic and highly respected pharmacy service.

What you will bring to the role

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and an MPharm degree (or equivalent).
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent), with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services within a hospital setting and optimising medicines use for patients.
• Broad clinical knowledge and a sound understanding of medicines legislation, governance and hospital pharmacy practice.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to provide clear advice to patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a busy healthcare team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make evidence-based clinical decisions.
• A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to quickly develop expertise in new clinical specialities.
• Enthusiasm, resilience and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting service improvement and innovation.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.