Community Services Pharmacist Locality Lead

Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please see full job description attached to the advert.More detail about the roleWe are looking for a self-motivated and flexible candidate who is able to work both independently and effectively as part of the pharmacy team. The candidate would need to be able to provide a competent and efficient pharmaceutical service to patients in their own home and may be required to provide support for community hospital inpatients to meet the changing operational demands of the service.Our community and acute teams benefit from using a shared integrated electronic prescribing and medication administration record (EPIC) which supports integrated care across our services. You will be encouraged to use your independent prescribing skills to facilitate excellent patient focused care while promoting medicines safety, admission avoidance and discharge facilitation.You will be a confident decision maker and have the ability to plan and prioritise clinical work to manage a patient caseload while supervising medicines management technicians and junior members of the team. In return you will have the opportunity to work in an experienced, ambitious and motivated pharmacy team.As valued members of the community services pharmacy team, and with plenty of scope to develop in the role, our pharmacists enjoy a high level of job satisfaction.If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.Role Summary To lead and provide a high quality, safe and patient focused clinical pharmacist service to the Community Care Group; including community hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, ambulatory clinics and patients home settings including nursing homes to meet professional, Care Group and Trust requirements. Responsible for providing specialist pharmacist advice on medicines to prescribers, registered clinicians, unregistered staff and patients within community services. To deliver high quality patient care in line with legislation, national guidance and specifications. Optimise clinical outcomes, improve medicines safety and deliver best value from medicines within community services. To work as an independent prescriber managing a defined patient caseload. To participate in the wider pharmacy service and its development in response to patient care needs. To contribute to the development of medicines management and optimisation throughout the patient care pathway. To support co-ordination and delivery of training and mentoring of clinical pharmacists to include post-graduate and undergraduate clinical placements.Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per weekInterview Date: 11th June 2026For further information please contact: Suzy Bidwell, Clinical Pharmacy Manager suybidwell@nhs.net or Sam Smith, Integrated Pharmacy Services Lead Tel 01392 402427 samsmith2@nhs.netAs an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.