Developmental Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, ST5 7JS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3535-26-0001 |
Summary
Development Pathway Phase 1 (0-6 months): Induction and Foundations - Workflow, letters, medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing systems - Audit and safety work - Shadowing MDT Phase 2 (6-12 months): Supervised Practice - Medication reviews (supervised) - Protocol-driven LTC reviews Phase 3 (12-18 months): Consolidation - Independent clinics (within scope) - Prescribing with governance - Defined minor illness work - Complex reviews with support Phase 4 (18 months onwards): Development - extend scope of practice based on professional and personal development plan Salary Band 6 Job Description The post holder will work within competence, under supervision, to deliver medicines optimisation, patient care, and service development. Core Responsibilities - Medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing review and support to patients/ other team members - Respond to medication queries from patients/ colleagues - Ensure monitoring for high-risk drugs Audit & Safety - Conduct prescribing audits - Identify high-risk patients - Implement guidance (NICE, MHRA) Patient-Facing Work - Supervised medication reviews - LTC reviews (protocol-based) - Minor illness (defined scope) Prescribing - Prescribe within agreed scope - Follow formulary - Develop personal and professional development plan - Escalate uncertainty