Lead Pharmacist – Primary Care Medicines Optimisation

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgnorth Medical Practice is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy and frailty. You will contribute to reconciliation after hospital discharge and support prescribing queries from patients, care homes, and clinicians.

The role requires independent prescriber status or a commitment to training, with leadership responsibilities for the practice pharmacy team and involvement in

Qualifications

• MPharm degree required with registration.
• Independent prescriber status or willing to train.
• Experience in general practice and NHS pharmacy services.
• Experience using EMIS Web GP system.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation in patients with long-term conditions.
• Lead medicines optimisation services within the practice and oversee the pharmacy team.
• Review repeat prescribing processes for safe, effective care.
• Support medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.
• Manage prescribing queries from patients and care homes.
• 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.
• Lead prescribing audits and contribute to medicines governance and CQC compliance.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and admin to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Decision-making

Communication skills

Independent working

Leadership

Education

MPharm

Independent prescriber qualification

Tools

EMIS Web GP

Job description

Bridgnorth Medical Practice is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy and frailty. You will contribute to reconciliation after hospital discharge and support prescribing queries from patients, care homes, and clinicians.

The role requires independent prescriber status or a commitment to training, with leadership responsibilities for the practice pharmacy team and involvement in