Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive pharmacist to enhance patient care at a dynamic surgery. This role involves providing specialist pharmaceutical support, conducting clinical medication reviews, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective prescribing while maintaining high standards of patient care. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in clinical settings.
• Proficient in conducting medication reviews and patient consultations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions.
• Manage repeat prescription requests and ensure monitoring tests are in place.
• Engage in audits and quality improvements to optimize prescribing.

Skills

Clinical medication reviews

Patient consultations

Quality improvement

Medication management

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification

Masters in pharmacy (MPharm)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our experienced pharmacy team at Brockworth Surgery.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to the Practice's clinical team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing.
• The role involves providing patient-facing services via face-to-face or telephone consultations, undertaking chronic disease management, repeat prescription management, and structured medication reviews.
• The post holder will be actively involved in quality improvement, audits, and managing aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

About Us

Brockworth Surgery, based in Gloucestershire, cares for over 11,000 patients. We are a teaching practice with a team comprising 4 GP Partners, 6 salaried GPs, Nursing and Pharmacy teams, and a multidisciplinary team including mental health practitioners, Care Co-ordinators, and Social Prescribers. We foster a strong team ethic to ensure high-quality patient care.

Job Details

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A2751-25-0004

Location: The Surgery, Abbotswood Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4PE

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions to optimize medicines use.
• Reconcile medicines post-discharge from hospitals or intermediate care, collaborating with patients and community pharmacists to ensure appropriate medication management and reduce readmission risks.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings as appropriate.
• Manage repeat prescription requests, resolve queries within scope, and ensure necessary monitoring tests are in place.
• Implement medication changes following MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, or other guidance.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all patient contacts using clinical templates and coding.
• Engage proactively in audits and quality improvements, implementing recommendations.
• Provide independent medication and prescribing information to patients, coordinating with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Participate in policy review and development related to medicines management and prescribing, ensuring adherence to local guidelines and formulary.
• Identify clinical risks at practice level and recommend practices to optimize prescribing quality and resource use.
• Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Team to ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council; Holder of GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification or working towards it.
• Desirable: Masters in pharmacy (MPharm); Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway or willingness to undertake it; Experience in Primary Care.

Additional Requirements

• This position is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details available on NHS Careers website.