Job summary
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist who is passionate about Frailty and supporting patients to regain independence with their medication.
You will be working closely with a pharmacy technician, nursing staff, therapists, ACPs and GPs on a day to day basis in an inpatient setting and must demonstrate good communication skills.
The pharmacist will predominantly support a 60 bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit in Hengrove, but may also provide cover to one of our other units in Yate, Thornbury or Clevedon. There would also be an opportunity to work with one of our community-based teams within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Preferences can be discussed with the service manager prior to or at interview.
It would be possible to utilise your prescribing qualification (if achieved) or work within the organisations Enabling policy once competent.
This could be full-time or part-time position and duties would be adjusted accordingly.
Main duties of the job
- Medicines reconciliation on admission and clinical screening of discharge summaries.
- Reviewing blood results/physical observations and making appropriate recommendations/adjustments to prescribed medication.
- Conducting patient assessments and identifying interventions that will support independence with medication and facilitate timely discharge.
- Provide specialist advice for patients with complex medication regimens (including deprescribing) and those with high-risk medicines.
- Work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team and support prescribers.
- Provide evidence-based medicines information and advice to health professionals.
- Carry out audit and contribute to maintaining governance arrangements (e.g. policies and procedures)
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
083-7351400-WW
Job locations
South Bristol Rehabilitation Unit
Hengrove Promenade, Whitchurch Lane
Hengrove
BS14 0DE
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
South Bristol Rehabilitation Unit
Hengrove Promenade, Whitchurch Lane
Hengrove
BS14 0DE
Employer's website
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