Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Diabetes and Endocrinology

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Whitehaven is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist specializing in Diabetes and Endocrinology. You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, responsible for supporting clinical projects and developing pharmacy services. This role requires extensive clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and confidence as a senior pharmacist–you will also mentor early career pharmacists. Benefits include flexible working, NHS discounts, and a generous holiday scheme.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy.
• Role model to early career and trainee pharmacists.
• Experience in managing operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Lead and develop pharmacy services in community care.
• Work as a pharmacist prescriber in designated areas.
• Support development of early career pharmacists.
• Manage operational duties and staff as required.
• Participate in regional and national forums.

Skills

Extensive clinical pharmacy skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate others

Confidence as an advanced clinical pharmacist

Job description

Advanced Pharmacist Diabetes and Endocrinology

Are you looking to develop your skills in expert clinical practice as an integral member of a multi‑disciplinary team? An opportunity has arisen to join our Community Care Collaborative, with the opportunity to specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The post holder would act as a key pharmacy contact for the directorate, supporting a range of clinical and operational projects, whilst also acting as part of the senior pharmacist team supporting the wider Collaborative.

We are looking for someone with extensive clinical pharmacy skills and experience; you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a strong team spirit and the ability to motivate others. You must demonstrate confidence as an advanced clinical pharmacist, and a role model to early career and trainee pharmacists.

This post is based at the West Cumberland Hospital site, although there is an expectation that the post holder will have cross‑site responsibilities and work closely with colleagues across the wider Trust, in developing and delivering pharmacy services.

Responsibility and Duties

• Work closely with Clinicians and Nursing colleagues to support and promote the safe and effective use of medicines within the relevant directorates as well as ensuring the cost‑effective use of resources.
• Lead, deliver, and develop pharmacy services to relevant community care directorates in accordance with national priorities and local objectives.
• Work as a pharmacist prescriber developing the role for designated areas of clinical practice.
• Support the development of early career and trainee pharmacists.
• Act as a senior member of the pharmacy team assisting with management of day‑to‑day operational duties as required.
• Act as a line manager for designated band 6 or 7 pharmacists.
• Actively participate within regional and national network forums to develop and improve clinical practice and share learning.
• The post includes weekend working, participation in the bank holiday rota and on‑call.

Key Principles of NCIC

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme

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