Clinical Pharmacist: Medicines Optimisation & Reviews

Primarycaretraininghub; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Training Hub is seeking a committed pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation in primary care settings. The role involves conducting medication reviews, reconciling after hospital discharge, and implementing safety alerts across the PCN.

The candidate will support chronic disease clinics, lead prescribing processes, and collaborate with pharmacy colleagues to align services. A strong background in general practice and CPPE PCPEP is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration – Essential.
• CPPE PCPEP or equivalent pathway – Essential.
• Substantial experience in primary care/general practice – Essential.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate pharmacy experience – Essential.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews for high-risk groups, including care home residents and polypharmacy patients.
• Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge to ensure continuity of therapy.
• Implement MHRA alerts and guideline changes within practice or PCN.
• Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g., hypertension, diabetes).
• Lead prescription management processes including repeat prescribing and drug monitoring.
• Provide medicines information and prescribing advice to practice staff.
• Collaborate with community and hospital pharmacists on shared services.
• Identify high-risk cohorts via computer searches to reduce harm and admissions.
• Participate in audits and medicines optimisation schemes.
• Lead KOL changes in evidence-based prescribing across populations.

Skills

Primary care experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Medicine safety

Education

Pharmacy degree (BPharm) and GPhC registration

CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership

Job description

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Training Hub is seeking a committed pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation in primary care settings. The role involves conducting medication reviews, reconciling after hospital discharge, and implementing safety alerts across the PCN.

The candidate will support chronic disease clinics, lead prescribing processes, and collaborate with pharmacy colleagues to align services. A strong background in general practice and CPPE PCPEP is essential.