Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist - Insulin Optimization Lead
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Job summary
NHS Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Pharmacist to lead insulin optimisation in primary care. You will review regimens, advise GPs, and perform comprehensive medication reviews focusing on safety and efficacy of insulin and glucose-lowering therapies.
The ideal candidate will be GPhC registered with at least 2 years post-registration, with diabetes experience, and be proficient in SystemOne and EMIS to support multidisciplinary care.
Qualifications
- GPhC registered with at least 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated to diabetes management.
- Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
- Insulin competency: initiation, titration, and prescribing insulin therapies in primary care.
- Diabetes NICE guidelines awareness and best practice.
Responsibilities
- Insulin Optimisation: review and adjust regimens based on glucose monitoring and HbA1c trends.
- Treatment Escalation: conduct comprehensive reviews for insulin initiation or complex regimen changes.
- Medication Reviews: holistic reviews focusing on safety and efficacy of insulin and glucose-lowering therapies.
- Patient Follow-up: structured follow-up after insulin changes to monitor hypoglycemia and response.
- Clinical Enquiries: respond to medicine-related insulin queries from patients.
- Multidisciplinary Working: refer to specialists when needed.
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Job description
NHS Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Pharmacist to lead insulin optimisation in primary care. You will review regimens, advise GPs, and perform comprehensive medication reviews focusing on safety and efficacy of insulin and glucose-lowering therapies.
The ideal candidate will be GPhC registered with at least 2 years post-registration, with diabetes experience, and be proficient in SystemOne and EMIS to support multidisciplinary care.
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