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Salary for this role£66,582 – £77,368 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2251, Pharmacists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacist to be the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Ophthalmology.
The post holder will be leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology in conjunction with the Ophthalmology business unit. This role will include a significant role in delivering savings across Lincolnshire by implementing the use of biosimilar or generic products, releasing key savings back into the NHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Pharmacist to be responsible for leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology to ensure the service can meet the demands and will include supporting clinics.
You will be responsible for providing expert medicines management information to decision makers, senior managers and advising clinicians on prescribing protocols.
You will be responsible for leading research, innovative Pharmacy projects and audits relevant to Ophthalmology and ensuring healthcare professionals are trained appropriately to ensure safe medicines management within the specialty and Pharmacy.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
357-LN-512-26-B
Job locations
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy
Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Management/Leadership qualifications
Project Management Qualification
Training qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
highly motivated
High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving
Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts
Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff
Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders
Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
Skills/Competencies
Essential
A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design
Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges
Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance
Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role
Demonstrates ability to work autonomously
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information
Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth
Specific requirements
Essential
Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive
Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs
Ability to develop good working relationships
Personal qualities
Essential
Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
Self-motivation
Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods
Flexible approach and attitude to work
Desirable
Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance
An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment
Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy
Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking
Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
Experience of developing & delivering training/education
Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies
Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee
Desirable
Involvement in CQC inspections
Project management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.