Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join our General Practice team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in GP settings, with a strong background in managing complex medication therapies, patient assessment, and clinical pharmacy services. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment, providing expert medication management and supporting clinical decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct

structured medication reviews (SMRs)

and optimize treatment for patients with long-term conditions. Review

patients' conditions

,

hospital/clinic letters

,

medications

, and

prescriptions

to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing. Carry out

medication reconciliation

following hospital discharge or transfer of care. Manage and process

repeat prescriptions

, resolving medication queries from patients and clinicians. Support the achievement of

QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework)

targets through medicines optimization and clinical audits. Provide

clinical advice and guidance

to GPs and practice staff on safe and cost-effective prescribing. Identify opportunities for

prescribing improvements

in line with local ICB and NHS guidelines. Support

audit work

, data reviews, and reporting as required. Undertake any

additional duties appropriate to the role

as requested by the GP partners or practice manager.

Qualifications

Registered Clinical Pharmacist

with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Demonstrable experience in

primary care or GP practice

settings.

Proficiency in EMIS Web

- essential*.
Solid understanding of

QOF indicators

and primary care performance measures. Proven ability to conduct medication and clinical reviews independently. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.

Desirable:

Independent Prescriber (IP)

qualification. Experience in clinical audits and implementation of prescribing initiatives. Familiarity with local

ICB prescribing policies

and NHS England frameworks.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person