Matthew Seymour
Alfriston,East Sussex
Summary
I am an experienced clinical pharmacist with over 10 years of post-registration experience across secondary care and community pharmacy, currently working as a senior clinical pharmacist for virtual wards and UCR. I have extensive experience in medicines optimisation roles, managing complex polypharmacy, multi-disciplinary working and NHS service development.
I am skilled in managing long-term conditions, supporting safe and evidence-based prescribing and delivering pharmaceutical interventions as part of a holistic approach to healthcare.
I am now seeking to further develop my clinical practice in primary care, helping to provide improved long-term outcomes in patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Virtual Wards and UCR
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Brighton, East Sussex
2023.03 - Current
- Lead the delivery of a specialist clinical pharmacy service to virtual wards and urgent community response teams
- Develop the novel virtual ward service to promote evidence-based and cost-effective medicines optimisation
- Participation in daily MDT ward rounds, utilising remote monitoring and telehealth to manage complex patients at home as an alternative to hospital admission
- Line management of senior pharmacy technician
Lead Pharmacist for Neurology
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Brighton, East Sussex
2019.06 - 2023.03
- Lead development and delivery of pharmacy services to the tertiary neurology service for the region
- Review and maintain Trust-wide guidance for pharmacological treatment of neurological conditions
- Utilise specialist knowledge to care for both inpatient and outpatient caseloads, including a 15-bed neurology ward and >1000 patient outpatient cohort
- Development and running of cannabis-based medicinal products for epilepsy patients
- Active involvement in MS MDT, ensuring appropriate use of and funding for high-cost drugs via Blueteq
- Responsible for evaluating new drugs and managing neurology formulary in response to publication of NICE guidance and technology appraisals
Locum clinical pharmacist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Brighton, East Sussex
2018.09 - 2019.06
Pharmacist
Lane & Stedman Pharmacy
Hove, East Sussex
2017.06 - 2018.08
- Act as regular responsible pharmacist for a high-street branch of a small-multiple, dispensing 7500 items per month
- Management of day-to-day running of the pharmacy and staff, provision of essential services, advanced services such as MUR, NMS, flu vaccinations, and the running of a travel clinic
- Liaison with secondary and social care professionals to facilitate the running of an MDS hub, serving over 100 vulnerable patients
Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy
Various, South East
2016.04 - 2017.05
- Responsible pharmacist for a community pharmacy in Forest Row, averaging 6000 NHS items per month.
- Enhanced/advanced services – MUR, NMS, PGDs for seasonal flu vaccines, travel vaccines and EHC provision
- Assume the management and running of the pharmacy in the absence of the regular manager
- Quickly integrate myself into an existing team and forge effective working relationships to provide a quality pharmacy service for patients
Clinical Pharmacist/Pre-registration pharmacist
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, City of London
2013.08 - 2015.06
- Supporting the safe prescribing and monitoring of medicines and information for healthcare professionals, and providing acute and timely supply of medications for the following areas:
- Cardiology – working on cardiothoracic and electrophysiology wards at Barts Heart Centre
- Endocrinology – provision of pharmacy service for the specialist endocrinology ward and day unit
- Emergency care – working as a ‘link' pharmacist across admission unit and acute medical wards
- Inpatient and outpatient dispensary duties
Education
MPharm - Pharmacy
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk 2009.09 - 2013.07
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, English Literature
The King's School
Grantham, Lincolnshire 2007.01 - 2009.01
Skills
Due to start non-medical prescriber course in September 2026
Experience using SystmOne and JAC software packages
Experienced in service development and leadership
Able to integrate into existing teams
Line management experience
Educational supervisor experience
Comfortable working autonomously
Experience in high pressure environments and managing complex caseloads
Good communication skills and patient manner
Full UK driving license and own car
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Virtual Wards and UCR
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
2023.03 - Current
Lead Pharmacist for Neurology
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
2019.06 - 2023.03
Locum clinical pharmacist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
2018.09 - 2019.06
Pharmacist
Lane & Stedman Pharmacy
2017.06 - 2018.08
Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy
2016.04 - 2017.05
Clinical Pharmacist/Pre-registration pharmacist
Barts Health NHS Trust
2013.08 - 2015.06
MPharm - Pharmacy
University of East Anglia
2009.09 - 2013.07
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, English Literature
The King's School
2007.01 - 2009.01