Clinical Pharmacist - IP - Maternity Cover

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Eyecare Scheme

Funded CPD days

NHS Staff Discount Scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support structured medication reviews and long-term condition management in GP practices across the network.

The role includes reconciling medicines after discharge, managing repeat prescriptions and providing medicines information, with CPD funded and multidisciplinary support; this is a fixed-term maternity cover with flexible hours and practice-based work.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration.
• CPPE pathway completed or in progress (around 18 months).
• Prescribing qualification held, in progress, or planned after CPPE.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structured medication reviews and manage long-term conditions.
• Reconcile medicines after discharge and review medicines for new patients.
• Manage repeat prescription authorisation and issue acute prescriptions when appropriate.
• Support QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services; liaise with GP practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Analytical thinking

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Masters degree in Pharmacy

CPPE pathway completion

Job description

This Clinical Pharmacist post sits with Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd, a federation supporting several Primary Care Networks, and is fixed-term maternity cover of around 18 months, possibly up to 21. The work centres on structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, repeat prescribing and reconciling medicines after discharge, delivered alongside GPs and practice teams. The post is based in practice, with hours tied to opening times and the working pattern open to discussion. Candidates need a Masters in Pharmacy and GPhC registration, plus at least two years' post-registration experience.

What the job involves

• Carry out structured medication reviews, reducing inappropriate polypharmacy, and manage long-term conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, asthma and diabetes
• Manage repeat prescription authorisation and reauthorisation, and issue acute prescriptions where clinically appropriate
• Reconcile patients' medicines after clinic or hospital discharge, working with patients and community pharmacies, and review medicines for newly registered patients
• Manage medicines on transfer of care, including reviewing discharge letters, and maintain safer prescribing using clinical systems and searches
• Prescribe cost-effectively from the LLR formulary and review inappropriate, high-cost or specialist medicines
• Implement changes from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and national or local guidance
• Identify patient cohorts at risk of unplanned admission or readmission from medicines
• Run clinics such as anticoagulant monitoring, diabetic reviews and hypertension reviews
• Provide medicines information to patients and clinicians, and educate prescribers across the Primary Care Network
• Support QOF, IIF and locally commissioned enhanced services, and CQC compliance where medicines are involved
• Complete audits for the practice or Primary Care Network
• Attend network and practice meetings, liaise with ICB pharmacists and other networks, and provide extended access hours under the PCN DES

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Completed or willing to complete the CPPE pathway (around 18 months)
• Prescribing qualification held, in progress, or prepared to complete after CPPE

Registration & licences

• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Adherence to the GPhC code of conduct

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Appreciation of general practice and primary care prescribing, including rational prescribing
• Planning, managing and reviewing medicines optimisation for long‑term conditions
• Working under pressure and to deadlines

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to small and large groups
• Good IT skills and ability to analyse complex technical information
• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising by clinical need

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Other

• Continuing professional development activity

Nice to have

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Post‑registration experience in general practice or other pharmacy settings, or a patient‑-facing clinical role
• Experience of working in primary care
• In‑depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based healthcare
• Explaining complex and sensitive information clearly to patients and other audiences
• Producing timely and informative reports

What’s offered

• NHS Pension
• Eyecare Scheme
• Funded CPD days, where appropriate
• NHS Staff Discount Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with length of service
• Sick pay