Prescribing Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 5BS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4315-26-0003 |
Summary
Day-to-Day work will include Structured Medications Reviews Assisting the Prescription team with queries Attending regular in-house MDTs Working with the ICB Medications Management Team to ensure the local formulary is adhered to and understood in house Carrying out audits when required Helping deliver the targets laid out in the local Prescribing Quality Scheme Helping deliver the targets laid out in QOF and IIF Working with our care homes to ensure optimal prescribing Advising GPs and other clinical staff Helping develop and maintain policies and protocols relating to medicine management Required qualifications and attributes: Masters degree in Pharmacy (Mpharm) or equivalent Registered with GPhC Member of RPS Evidence of recent CPD Independent prescriber status Effective interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) presentation and influencing skills Ability to communicate information to patients and carers in a clear and appropriate manner, using developed empathy skills Knowledge of medicines management issues across primary, acute and domiciliary care settings Understanding and appreciation of National and local policies which impinge on primary care prescribing Professional approach to work demonstrating excellent interactive patient skills. Guided by professional code, accountable and responsible for own professional actions Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professional Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to ensure urgent work is completed on time Experience of working with diabetes would be beneficial Experience in COPD, Spirometry and Asthma is preferable