Job summary
Wyre Forest Health Partnership (WFHP) is a large, forward-thinking GP Partnership serving approximately 73,000 patients across five practices in the Wyre Forest area.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to support the Partnership in implementing effective medicines management, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating change in collaboration with the senior clinical team.
With practices situated in Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport and Hagley, WFHP serves both urban and semi-rural communities. The successful applicant will be primarily based at Kidderminster Medical Centre, with cross-site working both in person and virtually where required.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including consideration of up to one day per week working from home. All pharmacists are provided with laptops to support flexible and remote working.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive pharmacy team of 8 Clinical Pharmacists and 8 Pharmacy Technicians delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We welcome applications from pharmacists with primary care experience, as well as those looking to transition into primary care. We support completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway and welcome newly qualified pharmacists. As a training practice for foundation pharmacists, we offer strong support for career development and progression.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Pharmacist will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care through effective medicines optimisation and clinical services. Key responsibilities include managing medicines following hospital discharge, conducting medication reviews including Structured Medication Reviews, supporting repeat prescribing, and providing remote consultations.
The role also includes supporting education and training across the practice, providing medicines information, supporting pharmacy staff development, and participating in regular CPD and team learning sessions.
What We Offer
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays on joining
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NHS Pension Scheme
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Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles
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Compressed hours available (e.g. full-time over 4 or 4.5 days)
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Up to one day per week working from home (where service needs allow)
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Laptop provided for all pharmacists to support flexible and remote working
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (with qualifying service)
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Opportunity for career progression
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Monthly CPD sessions with the pharmacy team
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Support for CPPE and other professional development opportunities
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Supportive and experienced pharmacy team
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Modern working environment
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Strong work/life balance
About us
Wyre Forest Health Partnership (WFHP) is a successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale to provide sustainable, high-quality, innovative patient care, delivered by a skilled, valued and respected team.
WFHP has operated as a single partnership since December 2014, delivering services across five surgeries and caring for approximately 73,000 patients. We employ around 300 staff, including 50 GPs, and are at the forefront of primary care delivery, with a strong organisational structure and the ability to work collaboratively across sites.
We have a strong quality improvement ethos and are committed to continuously improving services for our patients and staff.
WFHP is also committed to supporting the NHS ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We actively encourage staff to take an interest in sustainability and to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into their roles where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Services
- Management of medicines following hospital discharge and action medication changes
- Repeat prescribing and annual medication reviews
- Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and clinical medication reviews
- Telephone medicines support for patients
- Patient-facing clinics including remote consultations
- Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments within scope of practice
- Identify patients at risk of unplanned hospital admissions
- Medicines safety including MHRA alerts
- Support public health campaigns such as Flu and COVID vaccination programmes
- Signposting to community pharmacy, GPs and other healthcare professionals
Medicines Management & Quality Improvement
- Support effective medicines management across WFHP
- Medicines Quality Improvement programmes (QOF, IIF, CEIF)
- Clinical audit and service improvement
- Implementation of local and national prescribing guidelines
- Use open prescribing data to improve prescribing standards
- Support Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance
Education and Training
- Provide training and support to prescription teams and pharmacy staff
- Support training of pharmacy technicians and foundation clinical pharmacists
- Provide medicines information to staff and patients
- Participate in monthly CPD sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Services
- Management of medicines following hospital discharge and action medication changes
- Repeat prescribing and annual medication reviews
- Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and clinical medication reviews
- Telephone medicines support for patients
- Patient-facing clinics including remote consultations
- Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments within scope of practice
- Identify patients at risk of unplanned hospital admissions
- Medicines safety including MHRA alerts
- Support public health campaigns such as Flu and COVID vaccination programmes
- Signposting to community pharmacy, GPs and other healthcare professionals
Medicines Management & Quality Improvement
- Support effective medicines management across WFHP
- Medicines Quality Improvement programmes (QOF, IIF, CEIF)
- Clinical audit and service improvement
- Implementation of local and national prescribing guidelines
- Use open prescribing data to improve prescribing standards
- Support Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance
Education and Training
- Provide training and support to prescription teams and pharmacy staff
- Support training of pharmacy technicians and foundation clinical pharmacists
- Provide medicines information to staff and patients
- Participate in monthly CPD sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Completion of the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education Primary Care Pathway (or willingness to undertake)
- Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience in Primary Care or General Practice setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a pharmacist in community, hospital, or primary care
- Experience of reviewing and managing prescriptions safely
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Good clinical knowledge and application of medicines optimisation principles
- Experience using clinical systems and maintaining accurate patient records
Desirable
- Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice
- Experience completing medication reviews or Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
- Experience managing long-term conditions
- Experience supporting care homes
- Experience with prescribing audits or quality improvement work
- Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS or Docman
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Completion of the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education Primary Care Pathway (or willingness to undertake)
- Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience in Primary Care or General Practice setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a pharmacist in community, hospital, or primary care
- Experience of reviewing and managing prescriptions safely
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Good clinical knowledge and application of medicines optimisation principles
- Experience using clinical systems and maintaining accurate patient records
Desirable
- Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice
- Experience completing medication reviews or Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
- Experience managing long-term conditions
- Experience supporting care homes
- Experience with prescribing audits or quality improvement work
- Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS or Docman
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).
