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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

Essential:

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

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Independent Prescriber qualification.

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Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience.

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Experience managing patients with chronic conditions in a clinical setting.

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

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

Desirable:

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

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Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy or a relevant specialist area.

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Familiarity with SystmOne or other general practice clinical systems.

What's on Offer

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Flexible, part-time hours (25.5 per week)

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Competitive salary (pro rata) based on experience

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Remote working available for part of the week

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