Job summary
Brownlow Health is seeking a motivated clinical pharmacist to join our growing pharmacy team. This role offers the chance to work with a supportive team of four senior lead pharmacists, five clinical pharmacists, three pharmacy technicians, and several prescription clerks, providing care to around 90,000 patients across six sites in inner-city Liverpool. We focus on meeting the health needs of our diverse population, with specialized care for Inclusion health groups such as homeless individuals, refugees, asylum seekers, and those with substance misuse challenges.
While primary care experience is beneficial, we welcome pharmacists from all backgrounds, including those from other sectors. We are committed to providing efficient, compassionate, and innovative care, with a strong team-based approach. Enthusiasm for the role and a solid clinical knowledge are essential. The pharmacist will offer patient-centred consultations across various modalities, including proactive medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, handling prescribing queries, conducting medication reconciliation at care transitions, monitoring medication safety, promoting best prescribing practices, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
We offer competitive pay based on Agenda for Change scales, recognition of NHS continuous service for holiday entitlement, and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with Brownlow Health's
Prescribing Team, clinical staff, Engage with the
multidisciplinary team to provide prescribing guidance and make updates to
patient records in collaboration with primary, secondary, and community care. Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy patients, advise on
prescribing issues, and work to improve patient adherence for better health
outcomes.Comply
with the CPPE Primary Care Pathway for Pharmacists, if not already completed,
and serve as a Non-Medical Prescriber following GPhC, NICE, and Pan Mersey
guidance. Provide education and support to GPs, practice staff, and patients on
prescribing protocols and best practices.
Lead and participate in audits and clinical governance activities, sharing
findings on prescribing patterns, and contributing to service improvements.
Stay informed on NHS developments impacting medicines management and engage in
local health promotion and equality initiatives.
Maintain accurate records, use the database to manage repeat prescriptions and
patient appointments, and ensure compliance with data security policies. Handle
phone calls and messages efficiently, supporting effective patient
communication and follow-up. Provide formal and informal training sessions for colleagues and patient
groups. Maintain a portfolio for professional growth.
About us
Brownlow is an exceptional employer committed to staff wellbeing, offering a range of benefits such as protected study leave with a financial allowance. A 6-month mentorship/induction package will also be provided.
We are dedicated to equality and diversity, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics, particularly those with linguistic diversity, LGBTQ+ members, Black, minority ethnic and faith groups, as well as disabled and neurodiverse individuals. We are aware of potential structural barriers that may discourage some marginalized groups from applying, and we welcome feedback to help dismantle these obstacles.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by providing a certificate or during the interview process if invited.
Other job locations include:
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Bentley Road, Liverpool L8 0SY
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Peach Street, Liverpool L69 7ZL
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26 Argyle Street, Liverpool L1 5DL
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155 Edge Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool L7 2PF
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2 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool L3 2BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as part of large multidisciplinary team, and
provide patient consultations via multiple modalities. This will include acute
medication requests, prescribing queries, and medication reviews, including
patients who are polypharmacy. The pharmacist will be expected to cover an
on-call pharmacy day, supporting the team of GPs with on the day EPS workload
and queries.
The role advertised will further provide support the innovative
Frailty team that Brownlow have established. This will include home visits,
attendance at relevant multidisciplinary team meetings, and providing support
for the wider frailty team around polypharmacy prescribing. Please see attached job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.
We want to make you aware that you will need to be based on-site in one of the Practices to carry out your duties. We would also like to state that you will need to reside in Liverpool (or within the near vicinity).
We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:
- Providing Certification of English proficiency
If you are successful and are registered with any of the Brownlow you are required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work effectively as part of large multidisciplinary team, and
provide patient consultations via multiple modalities. This will include acute
medication requests, prescribing queries, and medication reviews, including
patients who are polypharmacy. The pharmacist will be expected to cover an
on-call pharmacy day, supporting the team of GPs with on the day EPS workload
and queries.
The role advertised will further provide support the innovative
Frailty team that Brownlow have established. This will include home visits,
attendance at relevant multidisciplinary team meetings, and providing support
for the wider frailty team around polypharmacy prescribing. Please see attached job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.
We want to make you aware that you will need to be based on-site in one of the Practices to carry out your duties. We would also like to state that you will need to reside in Liverpool (or within the near vicinity).
We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:
- Providing Certification of English proficiency
If you are successful and are registered with any of the Brownlow you are required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues and services users in a non-judgemental manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and outside agencies
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Full Driving License and access to a vehicle
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- In date CRB
- Safeguarding adult and children level three
- Immunisation status
- Basic life support training
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Information Governance toolkit completion
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Mpharm or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (This is essential for band 8
- CPPE Primary Care Pathway for Pharmacists (This is essential for band 8
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a GP setting and managing complex patients with polypharmacy, frailty and co-morbidities (This is essential for band 8
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of Windows Based Computer Systems
- Experience of the EMIS clinical system (This is essential for band 8
Desirable
- Experience in promoting Health Improvement Campaigns
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues and services users in a non-judgemental manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and outside agencies
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Full Driving License and access to a vehicle
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- In date CRB
- Safeguarding adult and children level three
- Immunisation status
- Basic life support training
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Information Governance toolkit completion
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Mpharm or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (This is essential for band 8
- CPPE Primary Care Pathway for Pharmacists (This is essential for band 8
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a GP setting and managing complex patients with polypharmacy, frailty and co-morbidities (This is essential for band 8
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of Windows Based Computer Systems
- Experience of the EMIS clinical system (This is essential for band 8
Desirable
- Experience in promoting Health Improvement Campaigns
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
