Clinical Pharmacist Care Homes & Frailty

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Droitwich is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary frailty team. This permanent, part-time role focuses on delivering expert medicines optimisation for older adults living with frailty. Responsibilities include conducting medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, and working collaboratively within the PCN. Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacist with relevant experience and the ability to support patient care and safety initiatives. The position offers professional development opportunities and NHS Pension Scheme access.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy.
• Strong understanding of frailty, long-term conditions and older adult care.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on prescribing and medicines-related issues for frail patients.
• Undertake comprehensive structured medication reviews.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Support personalised care planning and shared decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Medication reviews

Polypharmacy management

Frailty knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Completed CPPE PCPE pathway or equivalent

Independent Prescriber

Job description

Job Summary

Droitwich, Ombersley & the Rurals (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.

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 (Essential)

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

Experience (Essential)

• 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 working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• 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 (Essential)

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Vertis Health

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Employer’s Website

https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: B0158‑25‑0097
• Job locations: Droitwich Medical Centre, Ombersley Street East, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD