Job summary

The Clinical Pharmacist acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN.

They will improve patients' health outcome and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicine information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

As part of their employment, the post-holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Clinical Pharmacist.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Consultations and Independent Prescribing

Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and remote patient consultations.

Assessing patients, identifying clinical needs and providing appropriate treatment and advice.

Independently prescribing acute and repeat medication within your professional competence.

Managing medication-related queries and providing clinical advice to patients and colleagues.

Receiving referrals from GPs, clinical triage services and other healthcare professionals.

About us

Well Street Surgery has a friendly, welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population of over 13,000 patients in Hackney. As an established training practice, we have a strong emphasis on learning, professional development and collaborative working.

Our team includes 13 GPs, physiotherapists, a Physician Associate, Women's Health Nurse, experienced senior nursing team, Clinical Pharmacist, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and a wider range of healthcare professionals.

We are supported by a dedicated and hardworking administrative and reception team, with secretarial support to assist with referrals and clinical administration, allowing our clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and encouraged to develop their skills.

Job summary

Job Title: Diabetes Clinical Pharmacist (Insulin Management Specialist) Location: Remote / Flexible Contract Type: Locum Salary: Dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Insulin Management Diabetes Pharmacist to join the MORPh team in a flexible, remote role. This position is specifically designed for a pharmacist with advanced competency in insulin adjustment, titrations and regimen changes.

This role is open to locum candidates who meet the specific clinical requirements. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a deep, practical expertise in managing complex type 2 diabetes patients on insulin, with a particular focus on optimising insulin therapy.

For this position, we require someone who doesn't just have general diabetes knowledge, but who possesses the confidence and capability to make autonomous, evidence-based insulin changes. You will use your clinical expertise to provide advanced prescribing recommendations, with a core responsibility of safe and effective changes in insulin to achieve glycemic targets.

About us

About Us

MORPh clinical services have a national team of pharmacists delivering a range of therapy review services to GP surgeries, supporting improved clinical outcomes and medicines optimisation. Project dependent, we can support both in-hours and out-of-hours working. While we deliver services across multiple therapy areas, this specific role is focused on our Diabetes portfolio with a heavy emphasis on insulin management.

Schedule:

9am- 5pm Monday to Friday

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-26-0145

Job locations

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

• Insulin Optimisation:Review and adjust insulin regimens (including basal, bolus, and mixed insulins) for patients with Type 2 diabetes, based on blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c trends, and lifestyle factors.
• Treatment Escalation: Conduct comprehensive reviews where insulin initiation or complex regimen changes are required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and senior clinicians for insulin adjustments and adjunctive therapies.
• Medication Reviews: Undertake holistic clinical medication reviews with patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of insulin and other glucose-lowering therapies, and produce actionable recommendations.
• Patient Follow-up: Provide structured follow-up for patients post-insulin change to monitor for hypoglycemia and overall therapeutic response.
• Clinical Enquiries: Answer any medicine-related enquiries from the patients specifically regarding insulin therapies change.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Endocrinologists) where insulin adjustments require multidisciplinary input.

The Ideal Candidate Must Meet The Following:

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients on complex insulin regimens and liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Job description Job responsibilities Role and Responsibilities Insulin Optimisation:Review and adjust insulin regimens (including basal, bolus, and mixed insulins) for patients with Type 2 diabetes, based on blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c trends, and lifestyle factors. Treatment Escalation: Conduct comprehensive reviews where insulin initiation or complex regimen changes are required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and senior clinicians for insulin adjustments and adjunctive therapies. Medication Reviews: Undertake holistic clinical medication reviews with patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of insulin and other glucose-lowering therapies, and produce actionable recommendations. Patient Follow-up: Provide structured follow-up for patients post-insulin change to monitor for hypoglycemia and overall therapeutic response. Clinical Enquiries: Answer any medicine-related enquiries from the patients specifically regarding insulin therapies change. Multidisciplinary Working: Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Endocrinologists) where insulin adjustments require multidisciplinary input. The Ideal Candidate Must Meet The Following: GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management. Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm). Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS. Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting. Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management. Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses. Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients on complex insulin regimens and liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses

Desirable

• CPPE Pathway Completed
• DBS on the update service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management. Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm). Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS. Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting. Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management. Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses Desirable CPPE Pathway Completed DBS on the update service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)