Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oswestry, SY10 7AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9224-25-0345 |
Summary
Offer highlyspecialised advice to medical and nursing staff on all aspects of pharmaceutical care, with a focus on personalising this to surgical and medical inpatients and pre-operative assessments clinics. Participate in dispensary duties as part of a scheduled rota, maintaining professional standards and safe dispensing practices. Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across inpatient wards, outpatient departments, and pre-operative assessment clinics. The work will involve co-ordinating several on-going complex activities which may require adjustment of plans and schedules. Serve as a role model and mentor to pharmacists and technicians, promoting best practices and professional development. Assess and prioritise patients pharmaceutical needs, tailoring interventions to individual clinical conditions. Analyse prescriptions for legality, accuracy, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness, including checking for drug interactions, contraindications, and dose suitability. Provide medicines advice during pre-operative assessments and hospital admissions to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions. Communicate effectively with patients, GPs, community pharmacists, and hospital staff to reconcile medications and support discharge planning. Regular review of complex facts or information will be necessary. Prescribe regular medications and discontinue inappropriate therapies in line with trust protocols and surgical requirements. Collaborate with medical teams to initiate or adjust drug treatments, using clinical judgment and evidence-based guidelineseven when recommendations are challenged. Use of persuasive skills and assimilating complex information will be required Participate in ward rounds and regular ward visits, contributing to clinical decision-making and patient reviews. Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, support staff and ward staff to ensure timely and accurate medication supply. Promote adherence to the Trust Formulary and prescribing guidelines to support rational, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of medicines. Monitor inpatient and discharge prescriptions for formulary compliance and financial stewardship. Support antimicrobial stewardship by reviewing antibiotic prescribing, advising on appropriate use, and implementing best practice protocols. Medicines Safety & Governance Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, including safe storage and handling of Controlled Drugs and security of all stock. Review and maintain ward stock lists to optimise inventory and reduce waste. Report adverse drug reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme and contribute to medication error reporting and analysis. Investigate incidents and complaints related to medicines use, identifying root causes and implementing safety improvements. Deliver services in accordance with clinical governance standards, SOPs, and risk management frameworks, escalating concerns as needed. Service Development & Leadership Contribute to the development and review of medicines policies and clinical guidelines. Advise senior pharmacy leadership (e.g., Chief Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist for EPMA) on service improvements driven by local needs or national initiatives. Escalate digital pharmacy and electronic prescribing issues to improve safety and quality. Provide cover for colleagues during absence and support continuity of pharmacy services across the Trust. Clinical Trials Where needed Obtain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) accreditation to support involvement in Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ethical standards. Regularly undertake preparation of medicines relating to clinical trials. Professional Conduct & Operational Standards Participate in extended pharmacy service hoursincluding Saturdays and Bank Holidaysaccording to the formal rota. Consistently adhere to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Code of Professional Ethics. Ensure safe working practices by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, meeting or exceeding GPhC expectations. Maintain accurate records and uphold safe standards across all pharmacy operations. Report any suspected defects in medicines, products, or equipment to the appropriate authority, including completing incident reports when required. Protect patient confidentiality at all times, in line with legal and ethical standards