Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation (Primary Care)

National health service; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgnorth Medical Practice in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation within the practice team. You will work with GPs, the Prescribing Lead, Pharmacy Technician, PCN pharmacists, nursing staff and admins to improve patient outcomes and deliver high‑quality care.

The role involves medication reviews, reconciliations, safety monitoring, prescribing audits, medicines governance, and contributing to national and local prescribing priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent and UK registration.
• Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network, or NHS pharmacy services.
• Experience conducting medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Experience of high‑risk drug monitoring.
• Experience using GP clinical systems EMIS Web.
• Experience leading prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation clinics for patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy, frailty, learning disabilities, and other complex needs.
• Review repeat prescribing processes to ensure safe and effective prescribing.
• Support Medicines Reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.
• Manage prescribing queries from patients, GPs, community pharmacies, care homes, and secondary care providers.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems and optimise treatment plans.
• Promote adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Support high-risk medication monitoring and chronic disease management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

MPharm / Pharmacist degree

Independent Prescriber qualification

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Bridgnorth Medical Practice in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation within the practice team. You will work with GPs, the Prescribing Lead, Pharmacy Technician, PCN pharmacists, nursing staff and admins to improve patient outcomes and deliver high‑quality care.

The role involves medication reviews, reconciliations, safety monitoring, prescribing audits, medicines governance, and contributing to national and local prescribing priorities.