Advanced Pharmacist - HIV and Antimicrobials
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2251 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2251 Pharmacists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join UHDB in a newly created role. Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist passionate about improving care for people living with HIV and promoting the safe, effective use of antimicrobials? UHDB is seeking two Advanced Pharmacists - HIV and Antimicrobials to lead and develop our specialist HIV pharmacy service.
You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary HIV team, working with consultants in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and microbiology, specialist nurses, pharmacists and wider clinical colleagues to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
You will provide advanced clinical leadership for HIV medicines and support antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, verification of antiretroviral therapy, and management of interactions, adverse effects and adherence concerns. You will undertake pharmacist-led reviews and independent prescribing within an agreed scope, using established multidisciplinary processes to strengthen treatment continuity and medicines safety.
This is an opportunity to shape HIV pharmacy provision at UHDB, improve transitions of care, build workforce capability and use NHS resources effectively. You will support readiness for national requirements, using audit, quality measures and financial reporting to demonstrate safety, compliance, patient benefit and value.
This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week and requires travel across UHDB sites.
Job description
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) plus statutory membership of GPhC
- PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of other organisations (e.g. Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, RPSGB etc)
- Specialist knowledge and experience in HIV medicines and/or antimicrobial stewardship, including ART optimisation, interaction management, adherence support and transitions of care.
Reasoning and Influencing Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and judgement
- Ability to influence decision making across a range of professional groups including at senior levels
Desirable
- Experience of project / change management processes
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration hospital practice experience including specialist pharmacy practice
- Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing qualification if not already held
Desirable
- Qualified non-medical prescriber
Leadership and Communication
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Demonstrates effective verbal / written communication across a range of professional groups
- Ability to work on own initiative or within a team
Desirable
- Training in leadership skills
About the employer
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmacists (SOC 2251) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~48k in sample- Middle half £42,380–60,424
- Median £51,480
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