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Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Respiratory Medicine (8a)
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Role description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), tuberculosis (TB), pleural disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea and respiratory infections to join our forward-thinking and highly respected team.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while playing a key role in delivering high-quality pharmacy services across respiratory services.
You will be embedded within a proactive multidisciplinary team, working alongside clinicians, nurse specialists and allied health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care across the Peninsula.
We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking department, committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions. You'll be encouraged to:
Develop advanced and enhanced advanced practice capabilities, with opportunities to pursue consultant-level credentialing where appropriate.
Utilise and expand your skills as a non-medical prescriber
Pursue further study with full support from the team
Engage in practice-based research to drive innovation and improve patient care.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within the respiratory care areas including severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), tuberculosis (TB), pleural disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea and respiratory infections, including local care for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
To contribute to the Severe Asthma MDT and, where designated, act as the named pharmacist in accordance with the NHS England service specification.
Provide clinical pharmacist input to daily consultant-led MDT ward rounds.
Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team and as team member for the clinical pharmacy team.
Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
216-LT-CO8238739
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 31 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.