University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Specialist Pharmacist - RRCV / Teacher Practitioner
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Overview
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Specialist Pharmacist to join our team, delivering clinical pharmacy services within the RRCV (Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery) Clinical Management Group (3 days per week) alongside an exciting opportunity to work as a Teacher Practitioner at De Montfort University (2 days per week).
Responsibilities
Post-holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within RRCV, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred use of medicines across inpatient and outpatient settings, in line with the Specialist Pharmacist role.
The role also offers a funded opportunity to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy education at De Montfort University, supporting teaching, learning and student development.
The post combines clinical practice and education, offering the opportunity to develop skills in teaching, training and professional development while maintaining a strong clinical presence within a specialist service. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services and supporting workforce development across both the Trust and academic partner.
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Clinical Practice
Based primarily at Glenfield Hospital, join our dynamic RRCV pharmacy team and take advantage of a structured rotational programme across five specialist areas: Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery. Each rotation lasts six months, giving the chance to develop broad, in-depth expertise.
The postholder will be fully supported to progress both clinically and professionally, working closely with experienced specialist pharmacists and an engaged multidisciplinary team.
Education
Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy teaching, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills and professionalism in pharmacy students.
- Facilitate teaching sessions, workshops and clinical skills training aligned with the MPharm programme.
- Support student learning in clinical practice, acting as a role model and linking clinical experience to academic learning.
- Work collaboratively with university staff and Trust colleagues to support integration of clinical practice and education.
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Shared Responsibilities
Contribute to audit, research and service development activities within both clinical practice and education.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Maintain professional development and actively work towards advanced clinical and/or educational practice.
Strategic Context
Our strategy is underpinned by values and goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, research and education excellence. We embed health equality and work to ensure compassion, pride, inclusion and teamwork.
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