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Northwood Medical Centre

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 01 July 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an Independent Prescriber to join our team, who will work alongside our in house PCN pharmacist in supporting the GPs in the provision of chronic disease and meds management.

The post holder will take responsibility for areas of medicines optimisation within the practice and undertake structured clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement (QI) and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services at practice.

Demonstrating improvement in patient outcomes and working to reduce health inequalities within the Practice, contributing to improving the efficiency of general practice and delivering a best in class service. The role will involve playing a full and active part of the practice multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

  • Complete structured medication reviews
  • Process specialist treatment letters
  • Process hospital discharge letters
  • Act as a key contact in practice for all medication-related queries.
  • Support the clinicians with the repeat medication processes

About us

Northwood Medical Centre is based in the Cotteridge area of Kings Norton. We also have a branch surgery in Alvechurch. The four partners and salaried GPs work across both sites.

We are friendly team who pride ourselves on providing the best possible care to your patients.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,488 to £48,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4469-25-0002

Job locations

10 - 12 Middleton Hall Road

Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 1BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Complete structured medication reviews
  • Process specialist treatment letters
  • Process hospital discharge letters
  • Act as a contact in practice for all medication-related queries.
  • Medication Reviews
  • Manage long term conditions
  • Contributing to the improvement of health outcome in long-term conditions
  • Providing specialist knowledge and advise on medication matter
  • Completing discharge letters
  • Supporting Practice achievement of key impact and investment funding
  • QoF targets as required.
  • Carrying out clinical audits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Complete structured medication reviews
  • Process specialist treatment letters
  • Process hospital discharge letters
  • Act as a contact in practice for all medication-related queries.
  • Medication Reviews
  • Manage long term conditions
  • Contributing to the improvement of health outcome in long-term conditions
  • Providing specialist knowledge and advise on medication matter
  • Completing discharge letters
  • Supporting Practice achievement of key impact and investment funding
  • QoF targets as required.
  • Carrying out clinical audits.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Independent Prescriber Status
  • Previous GP Practice experience
  • Excellent Clinical knowledge
  • The commitment to continue to learn and develop.
  • The confidence to work as part of a busy GP practice
  • The ability to adapt to convey information to patients and fellow
  • healthcare professionals.
  • Continuous self-development within the role

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • 2) Independent Prescriber essential

Desirable

  • Clinical Diploma beneficial but not essential
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Independent Prescriber Status
  • Previous GP Practice experience
  • Excellent Clinical knowledge
  • The commitment to continue to learn and develop.
  • The confidence to work as part of a busy GP practice
  • The ability to adapt to convey information to patients and fellow
  • healthcare professionals.
  • Continuous self-development within the role

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • 2) Independent Prescriber essential

Desirable

  • Clinical Diploma beneficial but not essential

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northwood Medical Centre

Address

10 - 12 Middleton Hall Road

Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 1BY


Employer's website

https://northwoodandalvechurch.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northwood Medical Centre

Address

10 - 12 Middleton Hall Road

Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 1BY


Employer's website

https://northwoodandalvechurch.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Diane Moseley

d.moseley@nhs.net

01214585507

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,488 to £48,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4469-25-0002

Job locations

10 - 12 Middleton Hall Road

Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 1BY


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