Clinical Pharmacist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7BU |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Undertake structured medication reviews and clinical medication reviews Review patients with complex polypharmacy, particularly older people and those with multiple long-term conditions Support the management of patients with chronic diseases Identify and address medication-related problems, adherence issues and medicines wastage Respond to medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals Support patients to obtain the best outcomes from their medicines Review and manage repeat prescribing in accordance with practice policies Support patients recently discharged from hospital with medication reconciliation and follow-up Contribute to safe and effective prescribing and medicines optimisation Promote antimicrobial stewardship in line with local guidance Support the practice with prescribing audits, clinical audits and quality-improvement projects Contribute to relevant QOF and enhanced-service activity Liaise appropriately with community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and other healthcare professional Contribute to the development and implementation of shared-care arrangements, where appropriate Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records Ensure that any clinical activity is undertaken within professional competence, local protocols and agreed supervision arrangements Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate GP or clinician the postholder may prescribe within their competence and agreed scope of practice