Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Morpeth, NE61 2NUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 November 2026
21 days leftJob description
An opportunity to join the North CNTW Pharmacy Team as an Advanced pharmacist practitioner delivering pharmacy services with Community Treatment Teams...
- Leading specialist clinical pharmacy services within designated community mental health teams.
- Prescribing, reviewing and monitoring medicines to optimise treatment outcomes.
- Designing and implementing individualised pharmacological treatment plans.
- Providing expert medicines advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Supporting safe prescribing practices and medicines optimisation.
- Ensuring robust medicines management and governance systems are maintained
- Facilitating effective communication and transfer of care between secondary and primary care services.
- Supporting the implementation of Shared Care Guidelines.
- Contributing to clinical supervision, education and training.
- Participating in dispensary and duty pharmacist services as required.
- On call duties on a rota basis
- Working flexibly across pharmacy services to meet the needs of service users and the Trust.
You will be a visible role model within the department, demonstrating professional leadership, sound clinical judgement and a commitment professional development and delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
Our pharmacy team is passionate about innovation, professional development and delivering exceptional care. Find out more by watching our team video or viewing our Pharmacy Department brochure.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
The Trust may also offer financial support for successful candidates who need to relocate.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY or view our departments brochure Pharmacy_Brochure_2026_updated.pdf
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber registered with the GPhC or working towards this qualification
Desirable: - Experienced Prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up-to-date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, GPhC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable: - Human resources management
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional organisation
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and time management skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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