Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Renal Services(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Advance Your Clinical Pharmacy Career in Renal Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join its specialist renal team as a Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Renal Services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically focused pharmacist who is passionate about improving patient outcomes in renal medicine while helping shape and expand specialist pharmacy services within one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, haemodialysis, and satellite renal services, delivering expert pharmaceutical care and supporting service innovation throughout the renal directorate.

Applications are also welcomed from ambitious pharmacists currently working at advanced Band 7 level who are looking for a structured progression opportunity into Band 8a practice and leadership responsibilities.

About the Role

In this specialist position, you will provide advanced clinical pharmacy support to renal patients across a wide range of care settings. You’ll contribute directly to patient safety, medicines optimisation, clinical governance, and prescribing practice while working alongside consultants, specialist nurses, and wider healthcare professionals.

The role includes participation in weekend rotas and offers extensive opportunities for professional development, teaching, leadership, and research involvement.

Key Responsibilities

As the Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services to renal inpatients and outpatients
  Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings
  Manage medication reviews, reconciliation, and optimisation plans
  Support haemodialysis and renal satellite unit pharmacy services
  Prescribe independently within your approved scope of practice
  Monitor high-risk medicines and pathology results
  Lead pharmacist-led medication review clinics
  Provide expert guidance on renal prescribing and medicines safety
  Develop prescribing guidelines, shared care protocols, and governance initiatives
  Contribute to audit, risk management, and quality improvement programmes
  Supervise and mentor junior pharmacists and pharmacy trainees
  Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities
  Work collaboratively with primary care, homecare, and medicines management teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated pharmacist with strong clinical expertise and leadership potential.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
  Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent specialist experience
  Independent Prescribing qualification
  Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical teams

Desirable Experience

• Renal or nephrology pharmacy experience
  Postgraduate MSc or Doctorate qualification
  Experience teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level
  Membership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty

Why Join UHSussex?

At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
, staff development, inclusion, and innovation are central to the organisation’s culture.

You’ll become part of a supportive healthcare network that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. The Trust is recognised for delivering outstanding patient care and encourages staff to develop specialist expertise through education, research, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits Include

• NHS pension scheme
  Generous annual leave entitlement
  Structured career progression pathways
  Access to specialist training and development
  Inclusive staff networks and wellbeing support
  Opportunities to contribute to national renal pharmacy initiatives
  Visa sponsorship support for eligible international applicants

Visa Sponsorship & Professional Registration

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria and salary thresholds.

Useful official guidance for international applicants:

• UK Skilled Worker Visa Overview
  Health and Care Worker Visa Guidance
  General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  NHS Careers – Pharmacist Roles
  Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants

Employer Details

• Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital
  Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE