Clinical Pharmacist

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Job Title: Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist (Maternity Cover – Up to 12 Months)
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Hours: 25.5 hours per week (part-time, with some remote working)
Salary: £44,850 - £47,775 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Start Date: March 2025

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Overview

On behalf of a respected and forward-thinking GP organisation based in Daventry, we are currently seeking a Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist to provide maternity cover for up to 12 months. This part-time role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work partly from home, and the chance to work as part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified pharmacist looking to expand their role in general practice, contribute to high-quality patient care, and be involved in medicine optimisation and structured medication reviews.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with chronic diseases and complex polypharmacy, including care home residents and vulnerable patient groups.

• Support medicine optimisation initiatives, including the reduction of unnecessary or low-priority prescribing.

• Apply specialist knowledge in medicines management to deliver high standards of patient care and contribute to service improvement.

• Promote safe, evidence-based prescribing, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient education.

• Support the practice team with QOF targets, enhanced services, and patient safety initiatives.

• Collaborate with wider healthcare teams (including community and secondary care) to streamline patient pathways and improve health outcomes.

• Participate in clinical governance, including audits, significant event reviews, and continuous quality improvement.

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Requirements

Essential:

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Independent Prescriber qualification.

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience.

• Experience managing patients with chronic conditions in a clinical setting.

• Strong communication and IT skills (including use of clinical software and Microsoft Office).

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy setting.

• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy or a relevant specialist area.

• Familiarity with SystmOne or other general practice clinical systems.

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What’s on Offer

• Flexible, part-time hours (25.5 per week)

• Competitive salary (pro rata) based on experience

• Remote working available for part of the week

• A supportive working environment with opportunities to contribute to innovation and service development