Job Description

The post holder is a qualified pharmacist working within their professional scope to support and collaborate with a team of pharmacists in a General Practice setting. They will be guided, managed, and mentored by the Medicines Management Lead.
In this patient-facing role, the pharmacist will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities will include managing minor ailments, contributing to the care of patients with chronic conditions, and conducting clinical medication reviews to support patients with complex polypharmacy needs.
Additionally, the pharmacist will serve as a key resource for Hall Green Health staff, addressing prescription and medication-related queries. They will support the repeat prescription process, handle acute prescription requests, perform medicines reconciliation during care transitions, and enhance systems for safer prescribing. The post holder will provide expert clinical medicines advice, supporting both the medical and social care needs of patients across the GP practice(s).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer clinical leadership in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, while also managing specific elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services.
They will play a key role in fostering collaboration between the practice and both community and hospital pharmacy teams, promoting effective skill mix, enhancing patient outcomes, improving access to care, and supporting workload management. This role is central to driving high-quality care and operational efficiency, and therefore requires a proactive, motivated individual with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding service in general practice.
About us
We are a progressive and collaborative practice, dedicated to delivering outstanding care through strong teamwork and a shared commitment to excellence. We value professionalism, reliability, a strong work ethic, and a respectful, cooperative attitude.
Our practice is focused on maximising efficiency and effectively managing both clinical and administrative workloads.
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the team at Hall Green Health.
The salary will reflect the candidates experience and qualifications. A minimum of two years of post-registration pharmacy experience is required, along with an independent prescribing qualification.
The successful applicant will be line managed by the Practice Manager and receive clinical supervision from the Clinical Director.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience 7-8a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1924-25-0007
Job locations
Hall Green Health Centre
Stratford Road
Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 8BG
Swanswell Medical Centre
370 Gospel Lane
Birmingham
B27 7AL
Northbrook Health Centre
93 Northbrook Road
Shirley
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 3LX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a qualified pharmacist working within their professional boundaries to support and collaborate with a team of pharmacists in a General Practice setting. They will receive ongoing development, management, and mentorship from the Medicines Management Lead.
As part of a multi-disciplinary, patient-facing team, the pharmacist will take the lead in managing minor ailments and contributing to chronic disease management. They will also conduct clinical medication reviews, with a focus on proactively supporting patients with complex polypharmacy needs.
The role includes providing key support to general practice staff in handling prescription and medication-related queries. Responsibilities also involve supporting the repeat prescription system, processing acute prescription requests, performing medicines reconciliation following transitions of care, and promoting safer prescribing practices. The pharmacist will offer expert clinical advice while considering both the healthcare and social care needs of patients across the practice(s).
In addition, the post holder will offer clinical leadership in medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives. They will also be involved in managing specific elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services.
A crucial aspect of the role is fostering collaboration between the practice and community and hospital pharmacy teams to optimise skill mix, enhance patient outcomes, increase access to care, and support workload management. This role is central to delivering high-quality care and improving operational efficiency, and therefore demands a motivated, proactive professional with a passion for excellence in primary care. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a qualified pharmacist working within their professional boundaries to support and collaborate with a team of pharmacists in a General Practice setting. They will receive ongoing development, management, and mentorship from the Medicines Management Lead.
As part of a multi-disciplinary, patient-facing team, the pharmacist will take the lead in managing minor ailments and contributing to chronic disease management. They will also conduct clinical medication reviews, with a focus on proactively supporting patients with complex polypharmacy needs.
The role includes providing key support to general practice staff in handling prescription and medication-related queries. Responsibilities also involve supporting the repeat prescription system, processing acute prescription requests, performing medicines reconciliation following transitions of care, and promoting safer prescribing practices. The pharmacist will offer expert clinical advice while considering both the healthcare and social care needs of patients across the practice(s).
In addition, the post holder will offer clinical leadership in medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives. They will also be involved in managing specific elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services.
A crucial aspect of the role is fostering collaboration between the practice and community and hospital pharmacy teams to optimise skill mix, enhance patient outcomes, increase access to care, and support workload management. This role is central to delivering high-quality care and improving operational efficiency, and therefore demands a motivated, proactive professional with a passion for excellence in primary care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• A minimum of two years experience working as a pharmacist, with evidence documented in a professional portfolio.
• A clear understanding of the role of General Practitioners and the general practice environment.
• A solid grasp of primary care prescribing, including principles of rational prescribing and approaches to optimise prescribing practices.

• Experience in delivering or managing pharmacy services within a primary care setting.
• Familiarity with, and understanding of, common acute and chronic conditions typically encountered in general practice.
• Strong therapeutic and clinical knowledge, with a solid understanding of evidence-based healthcare principles.
• Awareness of the principles and value of mentorship within clinical settings.
• Insight into the evolving NHS structure, including the dynamics between individual practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and commissioning bodies.
• Broad understanding of the functions and challenges of general practice.

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
• Minor ailments certification

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Medicines Management Qualification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Interest in Diabetic medicine / Specialist

• A minimum of two years experience working as a pharmacist, with evidence documented in a professional portfolio.
• A clear understanding of the role of General Practitioners and the general practice environment.
• A solid grasp of primary care prescribing, including principles of rational prescribing and approaches to optimise prescribing practices.

• Experience in delivering or managing pharmacy services within a primary care setting.
• Familiarity with, and understanding of, common acute and chronic conditions typically encountered in general practice.
• Strong therapeutic and clinical knowledge, with a solid understanding of evidence-based healthcare principles.
• Awareness of the principles and value of mentorship within clinical settings.
• Insight into the evolving NHS structure, including the dynamics between individual practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and commissioning bodies.
• Broad understanding of the functions and challenges of general practice.

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
• Minor ailments certification

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Medicines Management Qualification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Interest in Diabetic medicine / Specialist