Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in Hazel Grove

Job Role
Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
Band 6 – £38,682 – £46,580
22.5 hours per week
Fixed Term – 12months
Responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, patient focused pharmacist with excellent communication skills to join our supportive and friendly Medicines Optimisation Team.
You will work alongside pharmacy, nursing and other health care professionals to support and deliver effective medicines optimisation within Locala\’s intermediate care and recovery hub settings and will reconcile medicines, undertake clinical medication and falls reviews, provide advice on medicines usage, and deliver education and support to maximise patient\’s independence with their medicines.

You will be a registered pharmacist who demonstrates an excellent knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation, safety, legislation and best practice and be able to apply these in an intermediate care setting. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate with a range of colleagues and health care professionals.

This is a part time 12 months fixed-term maternity cover post based predominantly at Ings Grove House, but travel may be expected depending on business needs (expenses would be paid) therefore, a full driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

The role will provide a brilliant opportunity for the right candidate to develop their knowledge and skills
Find out more about Locala through our
Thrive Strategy

For full details of the role see
Job Description & Person Specification

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or more information please contact
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Please note – this position will be subject to a DBS check.
Closing date – 12/12/2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About Us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

\”Locala is a \’Disability Confident\’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.\”
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.