Practice Pharmacist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,392 to £56,510 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Paignton, TQ3 2EZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Minimum of 2 years experience post-qualification In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based medicine and healthcare Good knowledge of service developments in medicines, prescribing, NHS policy and other relevant policy directives A good understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Ability to solve problems effectively and timely and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and when to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Excellent understanding and implementation of legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Good understanding of patient centered care and impact on care quality and outcomes. Good understanding of patients role in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients) Ability to plan, prioritise, manage, monitor, advise and review clinical and general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Able to work under pressure and challenging situations to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience in audit, research and analysis of highly complex information related to improving clinical quality