Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Services
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £61,631.00 to £68,623.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61631.00 - £68623.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Orpington, BR6 8ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9213-26-0251 |
Summary
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop the clinical pharmacy service. The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Groups needs wherever possible. The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: Deputise for thePrincipal Pharmacist, Clinical Services Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Clinical Services Lead and manage the clinical pharmacy service in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist. Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within the clinical pharmacy service. Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within the clinical pharmacy service. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support. Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface. Promote safe drug use within the clinical pharmacy service. Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines. Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level. Provide educationand training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust. Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management. To participate in practice and clinical research and audit. To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.