Diabetes Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edgware, HA8 0AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9824-26-0138 |
Summary
Provide expert pharmaceutical leadership within the Community Diabetes Service, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines while promoting high standards of clinical practice and patient care. Lead and collaborate in multidisciplinary care, working closely with diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians, consultants, GPs, and other health professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred community care. Drive medicines optimisation and clinical quality, supporting improvements in patient outcomes, safety, adherence, and alignment with national and local best practice guidelines and pathways. Undertake structured medication reviews, including complex patients with comorbidities, polypharmacy, and high-risk treatments, and support initiation, titration, and monitoring of diabetes therapies, including injectable treatments, within scope of practice. Support education, training, and workforce development, acting as a clinical resource and mentor for colleagues, students, and learners, promoting continuous professional development and a culture of learning. Contribute to service development and strategic initiatives, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways, quality improvement projects, and population health management programs to improve community diabetes care. Ensure compliance with governance and professional standards, including clinical audit, risk management, quality assurance, and adherence to Trust policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Maintain professional development, innovation, and best practice, ensuring the role reflects current evidence, prescribing standards, and evolving models of care in community diabetes services. Provide education and counselling to patients and carers, supporting self-management, understanding of medicines, and lifestyle optimisation. Identify and manage medicines-related risks, including adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and high-risk medicines, escalating concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust and information governance standards, supporting continuity of care and audit requirements. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'