Senior Pharmacist, Medicines Optimisation for Care Homes

Transformationunitgm; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community provider located in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join their Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Team. The role involves delivering expert medication reviews and enhancing patient outcomes for care home residents. Candidates should hold a pharmacist registration and demonstrate a passion for working with frail elderly patients. The position features flexible working options and opportunities for career advancement within this major healthcare organization.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuing professional development opportunities

Access to staff benefits and training

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with professional registration and mandatory CPD.
• Must demonstrate strong clinical and technical knowledge.
• Passionate about working with frail elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred Structured Medication Reviews for care home residents.
• Review prescribing and make expert recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Build relationships with GPs, PCN teams, and care home managers.

Skills

Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Critical appraisal skills

Education

Registered pharmacist with GPhC

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

EMIS

Microsoft Teams

Job description

A leading NHS community provider located in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join their Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Team. The role involves delivering expert medication reviews and enhancing patient outcomes for care home residents. Candidates should hold a pharmacist registration and demonstrate a passion for working with frail elderly patients. The position features flexible working options and opportunities for career advancement within this major healthcare organization.