Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist (Locum)
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YB |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Role and Responsibilities Insulin Optimisation: Review and adjust insulin regimens (including basal, bolus, and mixed insulins) for patients with Type 2 diabetes, based on blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c trends, and lifestyle factors. Treatment Escalation: Conduct comprehensive reviews where insulin initiation or complex regimen changes are required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and senior clinicians for insulin adjustments and adjunctive therapies. Medication Reviews: Undertake holistic clinical medication reviews with patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of insulin and other glucose-lowering therapies, and produce actionable recommendations. Patient Follow-up: Provide structured follow-up for patients post-insulin change to monitor for hypoglycemia and overall therapeutic response. Clinical Enquiries: Answer any medicine-related enquiries from the patients specifically regarding insulin therapies change. Multidisciplinary Working: Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Endocrinologists) where insulin adjustments require multidisciplinary input. The Ideal Candidate Must Meet The Following: GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management. Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm). Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS. Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting. Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management. Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses. Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients on complex insulin regimens and liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.