NhsJobs Newcastle Upon Tyne

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.

Job description

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.

What is the salary for this locum pharmacist role in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

The advertised salary for this locum pharmacist role at The Pharmacist Network is Negotiable (per hour). Typical locum pharmacist pay in Newcastle Upon Tyne varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does The Pharmacist Network have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 6 open pharmacy vacancies from The Pharmacist Network across the UK. Browse all The Pharmacist Network roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

PharmSee is currently tracking 4 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?

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