Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist (Locum)

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.