Rheumatology Specialist Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Rheumatology Specialist Pharmacist to deliver expert clinical pharmacy services to rheumatology patients, supporting senior clinicians and contributing to the multidisciplinary team.

The role includes independent non-medical prescribing, complex patient management, medicines optimisation, and helping implement guidelines and biosimilar introductions in a busy NHS setting.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required and extensive clinical pharmacy experience.
• Independent non-medical prescribing credentials.
• Experience working in rheumatology or related chronic disease management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist pharmacist support for rheumatology patients and participate in MDT case reviews.
• Practise as an independent non-medical prescriber within Trust policies and professional standards.
• Develop and implement evidence-based medicines optimisation plans and guidelines.

Skills

Independent prescriber

GPhC registration

Clinical pharmacy experience

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Rheumatology Specialist Pharmacist to deliver expert clinical pharmacy services to rheumatology patients, supporting senior clinicians and contributing to the multidisciplinary team.

The role includes independent non-medical prescribing, complex patient management, medicines optimisation, and helping implement guidelines and biosimilar introductions in a busy NHS setting.