Clinical Pharmacist Care Homes & Frailty

Vertis Health; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for a part-time role focused on delivering expert medicines optimisation support for older adults in care homes. The position involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to conduct medication reviews and manage polypharmacy while ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidate should be a registered pharmacist with experience in primary care and a strong understanding of frailty. Competitive salary ranging from £46,226 to £53,846 is offered depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Access to continued professional development

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Experience undertaking medication reviews and polypharmacy management.
• Membership or working towards a qualification from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and manage polypharmacy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in care planning.

Skills

Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy

Understanding of frailty and long-term conditions

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Education

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy

Completed CPPE PCPE pathway or equivalent

Tools

GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist Care Homes & Frailty

Droitwich, Ombersley & theRurals (DO&R) Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our established multidisciplinary frailty team. This permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours per week) focuses on delivering expert medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider PCN.

Working as a core member of the PCN frailty MDT, you will provide structured medication reviews, polypharmacy management and deprescribing support, working closely with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, nurses, social prescribers, community services and care home staff. The role supports proactive, personalised care to improve patient outcomes, reduce medicines‑related harm and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

You will contribute to current PCN contracts and frailty pathways, participate in MDT meetings and case conferences, and support service development, quality improvement and prescribing safety initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced clinical pharmacy skills within a supportive PCN environment, with access to supervision, appraisal, continued professional development and the NHS Pension Scheme.

Salary range - £46,226 to £53,846 dependent on qualifications and experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider Primary Care Network. Working as part of the multidisciplinary frailty team, the role includes undertaking comprehensive and structured medication reviews, supporting polypharmacy management and deprescribing, and working closely with GPs, nurses, social prescribers, community services and care home staff. The post holder will contribute to MDT working, personalised care planning, and prescribing safety, with a focus on improving outcomes, reducing medicines‑related harm and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.

About us

Droitwich, Ombersley & theRurals (DO&R) Primary Care Network consists of seven GP practices across South Worcestershire, serving a population of over 56,000 patients. The PCN aims to deliver excellent, safe, co‑ordinated and high‑quality patient care, and is committed to continuously learning, evolving and implementing new models of care to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. The network includes a well‑established Additional Roles team of healthcare professionals working collaboratively across general practice and local communities.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider Primary Care Network. Working as a core member of the multidisciplinary frailty team, the role supports proactive, personalised care to improve outcomes, reduce medicines‑related harm and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on prescribing and medicines‑related issues for patients with moderate to severe frailty.
• Undertake comprehensive and structured medication reviews, including polypharmacy management and deprescribing where clinically appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, nurses, social prescribers, link workers, community services and care homes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and proactive frailty reviews.
• Support personalised care planning, anticipatory care planning and shared decision‑making with patients and carers.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Apply frailty‑specific prescribing principles in line with NICE guidance, STOPP/START criteria and anticholinergic burden reduction.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement activity and prescribing safety initiatives.
• Support delivery of PCN contract requirements and work within clinical governance frameworks and PCN policies.
• Maintain professional registration, revalidation requirements and continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualifications ESSENTIAL
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Completed CPPE PCPE pathway or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Experience of undertaking medication reviews and polypharmacy management
• Strong understanding of frailty, long‑term conditions and older adult care
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with frail older adults or care homes
• Knowledge of social prescribing and personalised care models
• Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement
• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Working towards or holding a postgraduate pharmacy qualification

Communication and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within professional limits, clinical governance frameworks and organisational policies

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.