Pharmacist

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) to join our team. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines through ward-based services, medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and participation in multi-professional team meetings. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across the system.Key Responsibilities

• Screening medication charts, discharge prescriptions, and one-stop orders to ensure safety and effectiveness
• Medicines reconciliation within 24 hours of admission and at discharge
• Interpretation of blood results in relation to medicines and adjusting therapy accordingly
• Respond to ward-based medicines information (MI) queries
• Attend and contribute to MDTs and consultant ward rounds
• Check controlled drugs (CDs) and perform regular ward audits
• Order medicines and liaise closely with Medicines Optimisation Technicians
• Support the safe transfer of patients across care settings, ensuring complete and accurate discharge summaries
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and public health campaigns (e.g. flu vaccinations)

Skills and Systems Experience (Desirable)

• Working knowledge of SystmOne (S1), SeeEHR, ICM, and pharmacy dispensing systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle complex medicines queries using clinical databases, protocols, and national guidelines

Core Competencies and Expectations

• Apply clinical reasoning and judgement to assess and tailor medication for individual patients
• Recommend therapies even where guidance may be limited or controversial
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions via the Yellow Card system
• Use risk stratification tools and implement changes following national drug alerts
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals and students
• Contribute to clinical audits, policy development, and service improvement initiatives
• Work with autonomy and flexibility to support cover across different wards or services during absence
• Participate in CPD sessions, peer reviews, and maintain professional registration through revalidation
• Support the delivery of NHS Devon ICB's Medicines Optimisation agenda in primary care

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• MPharm degree (or equivalent)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Practical training certificates and DBS with update service
• Evidence of active CPD and commitment to further development
• Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience in hospital, primary care, or community pharmacy
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team (MDT) roles and care settings

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding a Clinical Diploma and/or Independent Prescriber qualification
• Previous experience of ward-based clinical pharmacy in an acute or community setting

What We Offer

• Regular supervision and learning opportunities
• A friendly and forward-thinking team with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• A supportive team culture that values wellbeing, learning, and innovation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working patterns wherever possible

Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and clinically confident pharmacist looking to take the next step in their career. If you want to work in a role that combines clinical challenge with strategic influence - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us drive safe, effective medicines use across patient care pathways.