This six-month fixed-term post is for a clinical pharmacist who is an independent prescriber, working across a network of 24 GP practices. The work centres on medication reviews for patients with high-risk and long-term conditions, repeat prescribing and medicines reconciliation after discharge, and consultations for minor ailments. The role is based in primary care alongside GPs and nurses, with a focus on medicines optimisation, and includes mentoring junior pharmacists. Candidates need GPhC registration and EMIS experience.
What the job involves
- Carry out clinical medication reviews and optimise medicines for high-risk and long-term condition patients
- Manage repeat prescriptions and medicines reconciliation, including post-discharge follow-up
- Deliver patient consultations, triage minor ailments and support medication adherence
- Take part in audits, QOF and medicines safety work, applying NICE guidelines
- Work with GPs, nurses and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of care
- Give vaccinations and support public health campaigns
- Educate and mentor junior pharmacists and clinical staff
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards, monitor high-risk medicines and act on safety alerts
What’s required
Qualifications
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Registration & licences
- GPhC registration
Experience
- EMIS experience
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent clinical, communication and IT skills
Other
- CPPE Primary Care Pathway enrolment or completion
Nice to have
- Experience providing pharmaceutical care in community, hospital or primary care settings
- Strong understanding of medicines optimisation and patient counselling
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
