Practice Based Pharmacist

Darwin Medical Practice; Burntwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking GP practice in Burntwood is seeking a motivated clinical pharmacist. In this role, you will lead clinical medication reviews and work closely with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Candidates should have a pharmacy degree, registration with the GPhC, and a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience. You will join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society with at least 2 years experience.
• Experience in primary care and awareness of common conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical medication reviews and support safer prescribing.
• Manage polypharmacy and post-discharge reconciliations.
• Run specialist clinics and drive quality improvements.

Skills

General pharmaceutical skills and knowledge

Planning and monitoring pharmaceutical care programmes

Accountability for delivering professional expertise

Problem-solving and prioritization

Patient involvement in medication decisions

Team collaboration

Continuous professional development

Educational programme delivery

Literature evaluation

Research application in practice

Education

Degree in pharmacy

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Minimum 2 years post‑graduate experience in pharmacy

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated clinical pharmacist to play a key role in improving how our patients use and benefit from their medicines. You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking practice that values innovation, professional growth and collaborative working. Here, your expertise is recognised, your ideas are welcomed, and you’ll have the freedom to shape how medicines optimisation works across our team. If you’re passionate about patient safety, evidence‑based care and using your clinical skills to improve lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll lead clinical medication reviews, support safer prescribing, and work closely with our GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians and community colleagues to ensure every patient receives the right treatment at the right time. From managing complex polypharmacy and post‑discharge reconciliations to running specialist clinics and driving quality improvements, you’ll make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.

About us

Darwin Medical Practice in Burntwood is a modern, forward‑thinking GP practice offering an inspiring place to develop your career. With spacious, purpose‑built facilities and well‑equipped consulting and treatment rooms, our environment is designed to help clinicians deliver exceptional care. We are a large, supportive and innovative team, deeply rooted in our community and committed to providing compassionate, patient‑centred services. With over 24,000 patients and strong PCN partnerships, we offer a dynamic setting where you can make a meaningful impact every day. You will benefit from collaborative working, opportunities to shape how we deliver care, and a genuine commitment to your professional growth. Joining Darwin means being part of a positive, progressive practice that values your expertise and empowers you to thrive.

Job responsibilities

General PracticeBased Pharmacist – Reporting to Clinical Services Manager. Key responsible activities include: clinical medication reviews, safer prescribing support, polypharmacy management, post‑discharge reconciliations, specialist clinic delivery, and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Minimum 2 years post‑graduate experience in pharmacy
• Member of RPS Faculty membership

Skills

• General pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas
• Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general pharmaceutical care programmes for patient in core areas, including disease states/long‑term conditions identified by local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
• Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
• Recognise priorities when problem solving and identify deviations from the norm and able to refer to seniors or GPs when required
• Involve patients in decisions about medications and support adherence according to NICE guidance
• Ability to work as a team member
• Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleagues when necessary
• Demonstrate self‑development through continuous professional development
• Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes
• Ability to evaluate and review literature
• Ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice
• Ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level
• Ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post‑graduate experience in pharmacy
• Developed an awareness of common acute and long‑term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• Experience of working in primary care

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.