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Droitwich, Ombersley & theRurals (DO&R) Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our established multidisciplinary frailty team. This permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours per week) focuses on delivering expert medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider PCN.

Working as a core member of the PCN frailty MDT, you will provide structured medication reviews, polypharmacy management and deprescribing support, working closely with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, nurses, social prescribers, community services and care home staff. The role supports proactive, personalised care to improve patient outcomes, reduce medicines‑related harm and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

You will contribute to current PCN contracts and frailty pathways, participate in MDT meetings and case conferences, and support service development, quality improvement and prescribing safety initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced clinical pharmacy skills within a supportive PCN environment, with access to supervision, appraisal, continued professional development and the NHS Pension Scheme.

Salary range - £46,226 to £53,846 dependent on qualifications and experience

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider Primary Care Network. Working as part of the multidisciplinary frailty team, the role includes undertaking comprehensive and structured medication reviews, supporting polypharmacy management and deprescribing, and working closely with GPs, nurses, social prescribers, community services and care home staff. The post holder will contribute to MDT working, personalised care planning, and prescribing safety, with a focus on improving outcomes, reducing medicines‑related harm and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.

Droitwich, Ombersley & theRurals (DO&R) Primary Care Network consists of seven GP practices across South Worcestershire, serving a population of over 56,000 patients. The PCN aims to deliver excellent, safe, co‑ordinated and high‑quality patient care, and is committed to continuously learning, evolving and implementing new models of care to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. The network includes a well‑established Additional Roles team of healthcare professionals working collaboratively across general practice and local communities.

Job Summary

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation support for older adults living with frailty across care homes and the wider Primary Care Network. Working as a core member of the multidisciplinary frailty team, the role supports proactive, personalised care to improve outcomes, reduce medicines‑related harm and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on prescribing and medicines‑related issues for patients with moderate to severe frailty.
• Undertake comprehensive and structured medication reviews, including polypharmacy management and deprescribing where clinically appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, nurses, social prescribers, link workers, community services and care homes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and proactive frailty reviews.
• Support personalised care planning, anticipatory care planning and shared decision‑making with patients and carers.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Apply frailty‑specific prescribing principles in line with NICE guidance, STOPP/START criteria and anticholinergic burden reduction.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement activity and prescribing safety initiatives.
• Support delivery of PCN contract requirements and work within clinical governance frameworks and PCN policies.
• Maintain professional registration, revalidation requirements and continued professional development.

• Qualifications ESSENTIAL
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Completed CPPE PCPE pathway or equivalent

• Experience in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Experience of undertaking medication reviews and polypharmacy management
• Strong understanding of frailty, long‑term conditions and older adult care
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with frail older adults or care homes
• Knowledge of social prescribing and personalised care models
• Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement
• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Working towards or holding a postgraduate pharmacy qualification

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within professional limits, clinical governance frameworks and organisational policies

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.