NhsJobs Newcastle upon Tyne

The Role

This practice-based role is for 22.5 hours per week.

Your week will be varied and typically split between:

Planned Clinical Sessions

• Structured Medication Reviews(SMRs).

• Long-term condition management.

• Patient-initiated medication reviews.

• Medicines optimisation.

Duty Pharmacist Sessions

• Reviewing acute prescription requests.

• Responding to medication queries from patients and clinicians

• Supporting safe prescribing across the practice.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to resolve medication-related issues.

You'll receive regular support from our Lead Pharmacist and GP Clinical Supervisor, with dedicated pharmacy and practice meetings for case discussion, learning and professional development.

MainDuties

• Provide expert medicines advice to the multidisciplinary team.

• Conduct Structured Medication Reviews and medication optimisation reviews.

• Manage patients with long-term conditions including:

Atrial Fibrillation

Chronic Kidney Disease

Heart Failure

Gout

Hypothyroidism

Hypertension

• Support nursing colleagues with the management of diabetes and respiratory conditions.

• Review acute prescription requests.

• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital admissions and out patient appointments.

• Help the practice achieve local and national prescribing quality targets.

• Undertake medicines optimisation and quality improvement projects.

• Support vulnerable patients and help reduce barriers to accessing health care and medication.

• Maintain awareness of CQC and QOF medication safety requirements.

Job description

The Role

This practice-based role is for 22.5 hours per week.

Your week will be varied and typically split between:

Planned Clinical Sessions

• Structured Medication Reviews(SMRs).

• Long-term condition management.

• Patient-initiated medication reviews.

• Medicines optimisation.

Duty Pharmacist Sessions

• Reviewing acute prescription requests.

• Responding to medication queries from patients and clinicians

• Supporting safe prescribing across the practice.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to resolve medication-related issues.

You'll receive regular support from our Lead Pharmacist and GP Clinical Supervisor, with dedicated pharmacy and practice meetings for case discussion, learning and professional development.

MainDuties

• Provide expert medicines advice to the multidisciplinary team.

• Conduct Structured Medication Reviews and medication optimisation reviews.

• Manage patients with long-term conditions including:

Atrial Fibrillation

Chronic Kidney Disease

Heart Failure

Gout

Hypothyroidism

Hypertension

• Support nursing colleagues with the management of diabetes and respiratory conditions.

• Review acute prescription requests.

• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital admissions and out patient appointments.

• Help the practice achieve local and national prescribing quality targets.

• Undertake medicines optimisation and quality improvement projects.

• Support vulnerable patients and help reduce barriers to accessing health care and medication.

• Maintain awareness of CQC and QOF medication safety requirements.

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit is Negotiable (per hour). Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

PharmSee is currently tracking 7 active pharmacy vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Newcastle upon Tyne 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.