Foundation Pharmacist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 to £48,117 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
To carry out medication histories and medicines reconciliation ensuring any discrepancies are actioned. Clinical screen of inpatient prescriptions following medicines reconciliation to provide advice on medicines, dosages and medicines information queries. To clinically check discharge prescriptions, assess patients own drugs for discharge and ensure patients receive counselling and the opportunity for a discharge medicines service referral to improve transfer of care. To provide advice and support to patients and the MDT to ensure that they get the best from their medicines. Independently prescribe within own competence and scope of practice. To provide clinical pharmacy input and maintain high standards of Medicines Management across the Trust via completion of quarterly controlled drug checks, Safe and Secure medicines audit and supporting policy and guideline review. Support departmental audit and adherence to KPIs. As part of the team you will work closely alongside other pharmacy colleagues, taking part within clinical supervision sessions and teaching. You will provide rotational clinical support to the directorates of emergency care, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery, aseptics and dispensary. Be the Responsible Pharmacist in the dispensary and participate in clinical and accuracy checking. Work to deliver the 7 day clinical pharmacy service by supporting the late night, on call and weekend rota. Participate in or lead audits or quality improvement projects.