Advanced Paediatric Clinical Pharmacist, Cystic Fibrosis

Closing date: 29 July 2026

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist with a keen interest in paediatrics to join the Pharmacy team at UHSussex. This is a newly developed role aimed at strengthening the pharmacy service provided to the paediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) and respiratory team.

The successful candidate will provide clinical pharmacy input for children with CF and its long-term disease-related complications, including pancreatic insufficiency, CF diabetes, CF liver disease and chronic infection, working as a key part of the multidisciplinary team. The role will include the delivery of cross-site pharmaceutical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as liaison with homecare services and budgetary management in line with national standards of care. You will contribute to service development, medicines optimisation and quality improvements, while building experience in collaborative working within clinical teams. There will also be opportunity to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills with support from senior pharmacists

In addition, the role offers scope to support the wider Women & Children's service within UHSussex, through contribution to service delivery, gaining exposure to leadership and decision-making processes.

This is a fixed term 12-month post, with the intention to secure future funding for a substantive band 8a position.

Main duties of the job

• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy support for the paediatric cystic fibrosis service across inpatient, outpatient and homecare settings.
• Provide specialist clinical input in relation to therapies used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, including CFTR modulators, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies and complex antimicrobial regimes.
• Work as, or towards becoming an independent prescriber, contributing to the initiation, adjustment and monitoring of treatment within scope of practice.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) working through participation in MDT meetings, ward rounds, clinics and transition of care meetings.
• Provide pharmaceutical advice to clinicians, patients and families.
• Support the development and review of clinical guidelines, protocols and care pathways.
• Contribute to audit, governance and risk management activities.
• Contribute to service development initiatives, including pharmacist-led outpatient clinics, and homecare services.
• Medicines optimisation and high-cost drug spend monitoring, with support from senior pharmacists.
• Support in the supervision, training and development of pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, foundation pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Provide support to wider Women & Children's Services, contributing to service delivery and gaining leadership experience.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year (per annum pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-8158428-JUL26
Job locations: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the delivery of expert patient care providing support to the lead pharmacists. This includes development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSx Pharmacy strategy.
• You will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance, including clinical risk and audit.
• As a teaching hospital, education and training is an integral component of all roles encompassing practice supervision of undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacists and the line management and educational supervision of band 6 pharmacists as appropriate.
• We encourage inter-professional learning and have been recognised for educational initiatives such as joint teaching activities with Foundation Doctors.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master of Pharmacy degree at a British School of Pharmacy or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council or working towards registration

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Previous pharmacy experience in the UK as a qualified or trainee pharmacist

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience in the UK

Skills
Essential

• Supporting information must demonstrate an understanding of the progression programme with examples of core skills required in a foundation secondary care role. Applicants must show a willingness for continual professional development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.