Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist to join their team in North Durham. The role involves developing clinical pharmacy services and managing a team to ensure effective medicine management. Candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and experience in near-patient services. This position offers a salary of £55,690 to £62,682 per annum with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and completed a suitable postgraduate qualification.
• Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Experience leading and developing near-patient clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 7-day pharmacy service including on-call duties.
• Lead and manage pharmacy staff to ensure effective services.
• Develop and support pharmacy services, including research and audits.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service development

Team leadership

Good communication skills

Patient-centered practice

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Clinical Diploma)

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, forward‑thinking and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our CDDFT pharmacy team. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people.

About the Cardiology Team

You will be an integral member of the Cardiology MDT at University Hospital North Durham. The post holder will build the clinical pharmacy service and further develop existing multi‑disciplinary team relationships. Attendance at other sites, including Darlington Memorial Hospital, may be required to deliver key objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 7‑day pharmacy service, contributing to the on‑call, late and weekend rota.
• Lead and manage a team of pharmacy staff, ensuring safe, effective and efficient delivery of medicines management services.
• Develop and support pharmacy services, including research, audit and evidence‑based practice.
• Represent the directorate at specialist meetings, providing training, specialist advice and expertise.
• Maintain a portfolio of personal clinical activity commensurate with a senior pharmacist.
• Employ and promote patient‑centred models of practice that recognise patient and carer needs while maintaining risk minimisation and patient safety.
• Supervise, support and develop other pharmacy staff, including junior pharmacists and trainees, and provide basic HR support where required.
• Monitor prescribing and medication use, ensuring it is safe and effective; resolve local prescribing issues and contribute to training of clinical and non‑clinical staff.
• Work closely with patients, consultant staff and Care Group leads to ensure services meet priorities and needs.
• Liaise with pharmacy teams, healthcare professionals and external agencies to consider medicine management issues across boundaries.
• Influence local practice to ensure safe medication use and contribute to strategy, policy development, operational delivery and financial planning.

Essential Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, and completed a suitable postgraduate qualification (e.g., Clinical Diploma).
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing education.
• Independent Prescriber or willing to work towards this qualification.
• Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to build relationships with colleagues and influence practice.
• Experience leading and developing near‑patient clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience providing directorate pharmacist services, including budgetary reports, drug usage reviews, development of drug protocols and specialist drug information.
• Experience in audit of clinical practice and multidisciplinary service development.
• Proficiency in medicines reconciliation, development of clinical guidelines, and understanding of NHS financial pressures and constraints.

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate Masters qualification in a relevant pharmacy subject and/or postgraduate management qualification.
• Working towards an advanced practice development portfolio as defined by the RPS.
• Teaching experience in clinical and classroom settings; experience in providing basic HR support.
• Evidence of research, audit and scholarly publications.
• Membership of RPS or another relevant clinical pharmacy organisation.
• Experience managing a team and working across the NHS.
• Good presentation skills.

Statutory Registration

• Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the GPhC.

Diversity & EEO Statement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. All applicants are considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Employment Details

Band: 8a
Pay: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working

Location

University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW

Employer Details

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.