Cardiac Rehab Pharmacist – Advanced Specialist & Prescriber

University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 58,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation within an integrated Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Service. The role spans inpatient rehabilitation, discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up, working with consultants, nurses and community teams to improve cardiovascular care.

The post holder will provide independent prescribing, manage lipid therapies and support cardiovascular risk management across

Qualifications

Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation within cardiology and cardiovascular disease.
Experience in medicines reconciliation, discharge planning and transfer of care in acute settings.
Strong leadership and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead medicines optimisation and lipid management for patients with acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery disease.
Provide independent prescribing within established pathways and governance.
Deliver comprehensive medicines reconciliation and medication reviews across inpatient and discharge processes.
Collaborate with cardiology consultants, nurses and community teams to ensure seamless patient care.
Support post-discharge reviews and continuity of care in the community.