Clinical Pharmacist

We are looking for a reliable, organised and compassionate individual to support the smooth running of our busy GP surgery. This role involves providing high-quality support to our patients and the wider practice team, contributing to our ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding care to our local community. 30 hours per week (five days per week). Key responsibilities may include (depending on final role structure): Supporting patients both face-to-face and over the telephone Managing administrative and reception tasks Processing appointment requests, prescriptions, and patient queries Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and administrative colleagues Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times Using clinical systems to support the day-to-day running of the practice Full duties will be confirmed during the recruitment process. Main duties of the job The Clinical Pharmacist will work within professional boundaries and key responsibilities are found in our job description section of this advert. We are seeking someone who is: Friendly, approachable, and patient-focused Reliable, punctual and professional Able to work well as part of a busy team Confident using IT systems (training provided) Adaptable and able to manage varying tasks throughout the day Calm and organised under pressure Committed to confidentiality and high standards of service Previous experience in a GP surgery or healthcare environment isessential, full training will be provided for the right candidate. About us About Catshill Village Surgery Catshill Village Surgery is a well-established GP practice with a strong team ethos and a caring, community-focused approach. We are proud of our friendly working environment and our commitment to providing high-quality care to the people of Bromsgrove and surrounding areas. We support staff in developing their skills and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace. CQC Good High QOF achieving Established training practice Active member of our Primary Care Network Our experienced team includes 3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 PA, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 1 Clinical Pharmacist. We pride ourselves on excellent teamwork and high-quality, patient-centred care. Job responsibilities Clinical Duties Conduct clinical & structured medication reviews Manage patients with chronic diseases (e.g., hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, COPD) Support polypharmacy reviews, frailty and those with complex comorbidities Provide expert medicines advice and respond to clinical queries Support safe prescribing systems, acute prescription requests, repeat prescriptions and medicines reconciliationUse EMIS Web and ICB templates to support safe clinical practice Provide leadership on medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship, QOF and enhanced services Support quality improvement, clinical audits, and prescribing safety initiatives The right candidate will be supported to further their education and qualifications and develop areas of special interest / expertise Practice Development Work Improve QOF domains and disease registers Lead on prescription management processes Work closely with local pharmacies and admin staff to ensure safe systems and monitoring are maintained. Knowledge and skills Essential Experience & Skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role Registered with GPhC MPharm or equivalent Experienced in medication reviews, managing chronic disease, and supporting patients with complex needs Strong IT skills and confident working in a changing environment Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills Able to prioritise workload, use clinical judgement and work under pressure Motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care Experience in primary care, community pharmacy, hospital or ICB roles EMIS Web / Docman10 experience Chronic disease or minor ailments qualifications NHS experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr