Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Physical Health
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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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: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9DB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9310-26-0187 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To optimise patient care by: Clinically screening and monitoring prescriptions to ensure safe, evidence based and rational use of medicines in line with formulary and policies. Participating (in conjunction with pharmacy technicians) in medication history taking and medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients liaising with secondary care when required to resolve issues. Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and/or ward rounds where possible to provide expertise at the point of prescribing and specialist medicines management advice. Supporting prescribing in line with policy, evidence-based practice, following local and national guidelines; and in accordance with local formularies where appropriate. Providing specialist medicines information, advice and education to patients, families, and carers to ensure medicines are optimised and improve awareness of medicines and side effects. Being proactively involved in the effective discharge of patients and liaison with primary care. Promoting independence with medicines and wherever possible by supporting staff and patients with self-administration of medicines, to contribute towards promoting rehabilitation and independence and improve awareness of the use of medicine compliance aids. Provide specialist medicines information and advice on all aspects of medicines management to medical, nursing, and other staff. Identify the need for written guidance to develop consistent standards of practice regarding medicines management, and participate in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Conduct local induction sessions and medicine education for healthcare staff either on a one to one or group basis. Support medicines optimisation and provide specialist advice and support to community teams if required. Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.