Job Description

Are you ready to take on a role that blends clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation in one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts? We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled Highly Specialist Pharmacist (Band 8a) to join our forward-thinking pharmacy team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust .



In this unique split role, you will have the opportunity to specialise in Adult Inherited Metabolic Diseases (AIMD) , lipids , and diabetes & endocrinology , delivering direct patient care through specialist clinics while shaping and developing advanced pharmacy services. You'll collaborate with internationally renowned multidisciplinary teams, work at the forefront of cutting-edge treatments, and contribute to service innovations that make a real difference to patients with rare and complex conditions.

This is more than a job--it's a chance to:

Be a recognised clinical expert in highly specialised areas of practice.



Lead and innovate , driving improvements in pharmacy services across AIMD, lipids, and diabetes.



Mentor and inspire the next generation of pharmacists and trainees.



Contribute to research and service development , helping to shape the future of medicines optimisation.



Join us and become part of a Trust that values excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.



As a Specialist Pharmacist (AIMD, Lipids & Diabetes/Endocrinology) , you will:



Provide expert, patient-centred care in specialist outpatient clinics for Adult Inherited Metabolic Diseases, lipid disorders, and diabetes/endocrinology, including independent prescribing and complex medicines optimisation.



Act as a clinical leader and role model , offering specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of safe, evidence-based practice.



Lead and develop innovative pharmacy services , including the creation of treatment guidelines, clinical pathways, and medicines optimisation strategies.



Support seamless transitions of care between hospital and community settings, ensuring continuity and improving patient outcomes.



Mentor and train junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians along with our trainee staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.



Contribute to research, clinical audits, and service evaluations to drive improvements.



Horizon scan for new therapies and service developments, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.



Represent the pharmacy service at Trust and directorate-level meetings, ensuring specialist pharmacy priorities are recognised and delivered.



This is a truly exciting opportunity to combine hands-on patient care with leadership and service innovation in one of the UK's leading NHS pharmacy teams.



At Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust , you'll join one of the UK's most respected and forward-thinking healthcare providers. We bring together five world-renowned hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as extensive community services across South East London.



We are proud to be part of King's Health Partners , an Academic Health Sciences Centre that combines excellence in clinical care, education, and research. This means you'll have access to outstanding training and development opportunities, collaborative working with internationally recognised experts, and the chance to be involved in cutting-edge innovation that shapes the future of healthcare.



Our pharmacy and medicines optimisation team of over 650 staff is one of the largest in the NHS, providing specialist services across our hospitals and community settings. You'll join a diverse and supportive team where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your career can flourish.



When you join us, you're not just starting a job--you're becoming part of a 22,700-strong organisation driven by compassion, excellence, and a commitment to improving patient care.



In this split role, you will provide advanced pharmacy services across Adult Inherited Metabolic Diseases (AIMD) , lipids , and diabetes & endocrinology , combining direct patient care with leadership and service development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering expert pharmaceutical care and prescribing in specialist outpatient clinics.



Leading and developing pharmacy services for AIMD and lipid management, ensuring safe and cost-effective use of medicines.



Acting as a recognised clinical expert and role model within the Trust and wider networks.



Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and support seamless care pathways.



Mentoring and developing junior pharmacy staff and trainees.



Contributing to research, clinical audit, and service improvement projects.



Horizon scanning for new therapies and supporting the development of local and national guidance.



For the full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached .