Lead Pharmacist Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Lead Pharmacist – High-Cost Medicines & Homecare Services

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and progressive pharmacist who is ready to take a leading role in shaping how high-cost medicines and homecare services are delivered across University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership to ensure our services remain safe, efficient, financially sustainable, and aligned with national priorities.

In this role, you will oversee the governance, commissioning, and delivery of complex therapies, while championing our Patient First values. By working closely with clinical teams, procurement, finance, and regional partners, you will help ensure patients receive seamless access to specialist treatments—backed by robust digital processes, strong contract management, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing high-cost medicines and homecare pharmacy services across all UHSussex sites.
• Ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently, and in line with national frameworks and guidance.
• Overseeing contracts and service-level agreements with homecare providers and ensuring value for money.
• Managing commissioning and recharging processes for high-cost drugs while maintaining strong financial control.
• Supporting service transformation through digital innovation, streamlined workflows, and evidence-based governance.
• Providing expert pharmaceutical leadership to clinical teams, finance, procurement, and regional stakeholders.
• Promoting consistent access to specialist therapies and ensuring high standards in medicines optimisation.
• Leading and developing the homecare pharmacy team, while deputising for the Lead Pharmacist for High-Cost Drugs, Business, Homecare & Procurement when required.

Why Join Us

At UHSussex, we value diversity and want you to feel included, supported, and able to thrive. Our staff benefit from vibrant Staff Networks, a welcoming buddy system for new starters, and our proud commitments as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We believe in caring for the people who care for others. Our extensive Staff Wellbeing Programme includes mental health support, wellbeing activities, and flexible working options where possible—because we know that personal wellbeing is essential to delivering exceptional patient care.

As a university trust and a recognised leader in healthcare research, you will be part of a culture that values teaching, development, and professional growth. From your first day, you will be supported to learn, progress, and build a rewarding long-term career.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

Visa Sponsorship

This post is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) requirements. Applicants must satisfy the relevant skill and salary thresholds and any role-specific criteria set by UKVI.
Official guidance:

• Skilled Worker visa overview: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
• Immigration rules and eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules

Main Responsibilities

• Provide professional and operational leadership for High-Cost Drugs and Homecare Pharmacy Services.
• Ensure all services comply with national standards, regulatory frameworks, and Trust governance.
• Oversee daily management of homecare services, ensuring safe supply, procurement, and monitoring of medicines.
• Enhance digital systems, automation, and processes to support service transformation.
• Strengthen both clinical and financial governance across the service.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams and external partners to improve patient pathways and medicine access.
• Support continuous improvement through audits, service redesign, and pathway development.