Lead Clinical Pharmacist (maternity cover)
Bridge View Medical Group · Sunderland, SR5 2LT
- Salary
- £56972.00 p.a.
- Location
- Sunderland, SR5 2LT
Lead Clinical Pharmacist (maternity cover) role at Bridge View Medical Group in Sunderland, SR5 2LT. Salary: £56972.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist you will:
• Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and prescribing within the Practice
• Support safe, evidence-based and cost effective prescribing
• Identify and manage medication-related risks and support prescribing safety initiatives.
• Review hospital discharge information, medication changes and correspondence.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians on medicines, interactions, side effects and appropriate prescribing.
• Support the management of high-risk medicines and prescribing alerts.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to improve medicines safety and optimisation.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and practice development.
• Liaise with the PCN, community pharmacies, secondary care and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of medicines management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice policies and procedures relating to prescribing and medicines management.
• Provide leadership and support to pharmacy colleagues working within the practice.
• Provide education and training to GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other members of the practice team regarding medicines and prescribing where appropriate.
• Provide patients with clear and appropriate information regarding their medicines and treatment options.
• Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
Job description
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist you will:
• Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and prescribing within the Practice
• Support safe, evidence-based and cost effective prescribing
• Identify and manage medication-related risks and support prescribing safety initiatives.
• Review hospital discharge information, medication changes and correspondence.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians on medicines, interactions, side effects and appropriate prescribing.
• Support the management of high-risk medicines and prescribing alerts.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to improve medicines safety and optimisation.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and practice development.
• Liaise with the PCN, community pharmacies, secondary care and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of medicines management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice policies and procedures relating to prescribing and medicines management.
• Provide leadership and support to pharmacy colleagues working within the practice.
• Provide education and training to GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other members of the practice team regarding medicines and prescribing where appropriate.
• Provide patients with clear and appropriate information regarding their medicines and treatment options.
• Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this clinical pharmacist role in Sunderland
This is a clinical pharmacist vacancy at Bridge View Medical Group, based in Sunderland. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching clinical pharmacist roles in Sunderland, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Sunderland across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Sunderland's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Sunderland?
The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Bridge View Medical Group is £56972.00 p.a.. Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Sunderland varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Sunderland?
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Sunderland across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Sunderland pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.