Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Gastroenterology

If you’re a motivated, forward-thinking pharmacist looking to make a real difference to patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a specialist, multidisciplinary service. You’ll be joining a supportive, innovative pharmacy team where your expertise can influence clinical decisions, shape service development, and improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease and other GI disorders.

About the Role

As the Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Gastroenterology, you will be responsible for delivering advanced, patient-centred pharmacy services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your clinical contribution will support pharmacist-led clinics, biologic infusion services, therapeutic drug monitoring and medicines optimisation for patients on complex, high-cost treatments.

Working closely with consultants, nurses and the wider MDT, you will:

• Provide independent prescribing (or work toward this) for biologics and other complex therapies.
• Offer expert medicines advice, including monitoring, interactions, safety and adherence support.
• Lead on implementing NICE guidance, support pathway development, and ensure treatments align with commissioning policies.
• Participate in ward rounds, infusion clinics and service evaluation to reduce harm and optimise patient outcomes.
• Contribute to specialised audits, formulary submissions and cost-effectiveness reviews for high-cost medicines.

This role also offers opportunities to support clinical trials, develop treatment guidelines, mentor pharmacy staff and influence practice through quality improvement and research.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, provided applicants meet the required skill, salary and role-specific criteria. Details of the eligibility requirements can be found on the official GOV.UK guidance for Skilled Worker visas:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What You’ll Be Doing

Clinical Practice

• Run or support gastroenterology clinics, offering tailored prescribing and treatment optimisation.
• Lead therapeutic drug monitoring and provide medicines reconciliation for complex and high-risk patients.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care to patients with IBD, liver disease and other GI conditions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with NICE recommendations and local commissioning arrangements.

Service Leadership & Development

• Support the development and alignment of prescribing guidelines and treatment pathways.
• Analyse drug expenditure, prepare business cases and contribute to commissioning submissions.
• Lead and participate in QI projects, audits and service redesign to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide specialist advice to consultants, GPs, community teams and other stakeholders to ensure seamless, safe transitions of care.

Education & Training

• Mentor junior pharmacists, technicians and students across the gastroenterology service.
• Deliver training for prescribers, nurses and MDT colleagues, contributing to governance and risk-management processes.

Why Join Us

At University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex), we are passionate about creating an inclusive and collaborative working culture. Our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating reflects our commitment to delivering excellent care and supporting every member of staff to thrive.

You’ll benefit from:

• Access to professional development, research opportunities and leadership support.
• A workplace that values diversity, equality and personal growth.
• Staff networks, buddy schemes and wellbeing support to help you feel connected and empowered.
• A committed, highly skilled pharmacy team that champions innovation and best practice.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Learn more about UKVI requirements for health-care related roles here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

Person Specification

Essential

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
• Significant hospital pharmacy experience, ideally with advanced practice exposure.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical information and optimise treatment for patients with comorbidities.
• Strong understanding of NICE guidance, high-cost medicines, Blueteq and commissioning pathways.
• Proven involvement in audits, research or service improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentorship skills.

Desirable

• MSc or advanced postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or gastroenterology.
• Experience in GI, hepatology, infusion therapy or biologic services.
• Independent prescriber qualification (or commitment to complete within 12–18 months).
• Experience developing guidelines, managing QI projects or contributing to cross-site service development.
• Previous line management or clinical supervision responsibilities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who actively support inclusion and have developed their understanding of equality issues. Your uniqueness and lived experiences strengthen our organisation.

Important Applicant Information

• Authenticity matters: Applications should reflect your own voice and experience. Heavy reliance on AI-generated content may lead to rejection.
• Advert closure: Roles may close early if application limits are reached—early submission is encouraged.
• Flexible working: Discuss possibilities directly with the recruiting manager.
• DBS checks: Where eligible, checks are required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Visa sponsorship: Applicants must ensure they meet the Skilled Worker criteria before applying.

Need Support?

Nursing roles: uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net

Non-nursing roles: uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net