Clinical Pharmacist - Band 7

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist - Band 7

Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas

Essential: Driving License and Own Vehicle Required

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.