Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Gastroenterology(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Lead Innovation in Specialist Pharmacy Care
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Clinical Pharmacist to take responsibility for our Gastroenterology pharmacy service. This is a senior role where your expertise will directly shape medicines optimisation, patient outcomes, and service development.
If you are passionate about clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and improving patient care through medicines management, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a system-wide impact.
About the Role
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership across gastroenterology services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.
You will play a key role in advancing biosimilar uptake, improving prescribing efficiency, and embedding quality improvement into everyday practice.
Your Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Lead the gastroenterology pharmacy service across inpatient and ward-based settings
Provide expert pharmaceutical input into patient care decisions
Ensure adherence to national, regional, and local prescribing guidelines
Support multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical decision-making
Medicines Optimisation & Cost Efficiency
- Drive the use of cost-effective therapies, including biosimilar medicines
Identify opportunities for improved prescribing efficiency
Support safe switching between biological and biosimilar treatments
Service Development & Quality Improvement
- Design and implement service improvement initiatives
Use quality improvement methodologies to demonstrate impact on patient care
Contribute to innovation in medicines management services
Governance & Leadership
- Lead on medicines governance and compliance
Ensure safe prescribing practices and risk management
Provide professional leadership to pharmacy and clinical teams
Your Impact
Your work will directly improve:
- Patient safety and treatment outcomes
Efficiency and sustainability of medicines use
Collaboration between pharmacy and clinical teams
Overall quality of gastroenterology care services
About the Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust delivers acute and community healthcare services to over 420,000 people across Nottinghamshire and surrounding regions.
The Trust is recognised for:
- Being rated ‘Outstanding’ for care by the Care Quality Commission
Strong performance in national NHS staff surveys
A culture rooted in compassion, respect, and continuous improvement
Their guiding principle is to treat every patient with the same care and dignity as a family member.
Visa Sponsorship & Regulatory Information
This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship depending on UK immigration rules and individual eligibility.
Please review the following official guidance:
- Skilled Worker visa overview
- Eligible healthcare and education occupations
- Shortage Occupation List guidance
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) - UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Recent immigration rule updates (effective 9 April) may impact applicants requiring visa changes, so eligibility should be checked before applying.
Why Join This Role?
- Lead a specialist gastroenterology pharmacy service
Influence high-impact medicines optimisation strategies
Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Drive innovation in clinical pharmacy practice
Make a measurable difference in patient care and safety
Ready to Apply?
If you are a motivated clinical pharmacist ready to take on a leadership role and shape the future of gastroenterology pharmacy services, we would be pleased to hear from you.
