Job summary
Willows Health (NHS) has exciting and unique opportunities for Clinical Pharmacist to join our leading Pharmacy department in primary care. The successful candidate will focus on delivering complex clinical medication reviews for patients with chronic diseases. They will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise medication use, improve patient outcomes, and support integrated chronic disease management.
Main duties of the job
Conduct comprehensive, complex clinical medication reviews for patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, heart failure, and others.
Assess and optimise pharmacotherapy, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centred care aligned with current clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE, SIGN).
Identify and resolve medication-related problems including adverse effects, interactions, adherence issues, and inappropriate prescribing.
Develop and implement personalised medication management plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide expert advice and support to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on complex pharmacological therapies.
Educate and counsel patients to enhance understanding of their conditions and medications, promoting self-management and adherence.
Monitor clinical outcomes and liaise with secondary care specialists and community services as required.
Document all clinical interventions accurately in patients medical records.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects related to chronic disease management.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in pharmacotherapy and primary care medicine.
About us
Willows Health is the largest primary care provider in Leicester with over 65 000 patients across 11 sites, with caring for the health of our patients being at the forefront of what we do.
Our mission is to revolutionise healthcare across Leicester, whilst providing quality healthcare by our expertly qualified executive team and clinicians to ensure that not only do our patients receive the right treatment, but also in a timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive, complex clinical medication reviews for patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, heart failure, and others.
Assess and optimise pharmacotherapy, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centred care aligned with current clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE, SIGN).
Identify and resolve medication-related problems including adverse effects, interactions, adherence issues, and inappropriate prescribing.
Develop and implement personalised medication management plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide expert advice and support to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on complex pharmacological therapies.
Educate and counsel patients to enhance understanding of their conditions and medications, promoting self-management and adherence.
Monitor clinical outcomes and liaise with secondary care specialists and community services as required.
Document all clinical interventions accurately in patients medical records.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects related to chronic disease management.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in pharmacotherapy and primary care medicine
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive, complex clinical medication reviews for patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, heart failure, and others.
Assess and optimise pharmacotherapy, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centred care aligned with current clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE, SIGN).
Identify and resolve medication-related problems including adverse effects, interactions, adherence issues, and inappropriate prescribing.
Develop and implement personalised medication management plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide expert advice and support to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on complex pharmacological therapies.
Educate and counsel patients to enhance understanding of their conditions and medications, promoting self-management and adherence.
Monitor clinical outcomes and liaise with secondary care specialists and community services as required.
Document all clinical interventions accurately in patients medical records.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects related to chronic disease management.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in pharmacotherapy and primary care medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber qualification essential.
- Completion of CPPE Pathway: Strongly desirable.
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care, or chronic disease management is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in clinical pharmacy practice, ideally within primary care or community settings.
- Experience managing complex patients with chronic diseases.
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS primary care systems and electronic patient records (SystmOne).
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in managing time and caseload independently.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber qualification essential.
- Completion of CPPE Pathway: Strongly desirable.
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care, or chronic disease management is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in clinical pharmacy practice, ideally within primary care or community settings.
- Experience managing complex patients with chronic diseases.
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS primary care systems and electronic patient records (SystmOne).
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in managing time and caseload independently.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
