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Job Description Job Title: Newly Qualified Pharmacist - General Practice Hours: 30 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent Location: Karis Medical Centre, Birmingham

Job Summary Karis Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Newly Qualified Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacist wishing to develop a career within General Practice and Primary Care. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced GPs and other healthcare professionals, receiving appropriate supervision, support and training to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence within a primary care setting.

The role offers the opportunity to gain experience in medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing safety, repeat prescribing processes and multidisciplinary working whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will gradually develop responsibility for:

• Undertaking medication reviews with appropriate clinical supervision.

• Supporting the practice with medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.

• Reviewing medicines following discharge from hospital and outpatient appointments.

• Supporting medicines reconciliation and ensuring medication changes are accurately reflected within patient records.

• Reviewing repeat medication requests and supporting safe repeat prescribing processes.

• Identifying and resolving medicines-related issues.

• Supporting patients to understand and use their medicines safely and effectively.

• Working with GPs and other clinicians to improve medicines optimisation.

• Supporting medication monitoring and appropriate follow-up.

• Assisting with prescribing safety searches, audits and quality improvement work.

• Supporting implementation of local and national prescribing guidance.

• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

• Contributing to the management of patients with long-term conditions as knowledge and competence develop.

• Participating in clinical meetings, training and multidisciplinary discussions.

• Maintaining accurate, timely and appropriate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities will develop progressively in line with training, experience and demonstrated competence.

Professional Development and Support The successful candidate will receive:

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding.

• Ongoing supervision and support from experienced clinicians.

• Access to relevant training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to develop knowledge in medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing safety and long-term condition management.

• Support to develop a long-term career within General Practice and Primary Care.

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Newly Qualified Pharmacist - General Practice Hours: 30 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent Location: Karis Medical Centre, Birmingham

Job Summary Karis Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Newly Qualified Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacist wishing to develop a career within General Practice and Primary Care. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced GPs and other healthcare professionals, receiving appropriate supervision, support and training to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence within a primary care setting.

The role offers the opportunity to gain experience in medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing safety, repeat prescribing processes and multidisciplinary working whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will gradually develop responsibility for:

• Undertaking medication reviews with appropriate clinical supervision.

• Supporting the practice with medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.

• Reviewing medicines following discharge from hospital and outpatient appointments.

• Supporting medicines reconciliation and ensuring medication changes are accurately reflected within patient records.

• Reviewing repeat medication requests and supporting safe repeat prescribing processes.

• Identifying and resolving medicines-related issues.

• Supporting patients to understand and use their medicines safely and effectively.

• Working with GPs and other clinicians to improve medicines optimisation.

• Supporting medication monitoring and appropriate follow-up.

• Assisting with prescribing safety searches, audits and quality improvement work.

• Supporting implementation of local and national prescribing guidance.

• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

• Contributing to the management of patients with long-term conditions as knowledge and competence develop.

• Participating in clinical meetings, training and multidisciplinary discussions.

• Maintaining accurate, timely and appropriate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities will develop progressively in line with training, experience and demonstrated competence.

Professional Development and Support The successful candidate will receive:

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding.

• Ongoing supervision and support from experienced clinicians.

• Access to relevant training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to develop knowledge in medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing safety and long-term condition management.

• Support to develop a long-term career within General Practice and Primary Care.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Birmingham?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Karis Medical Centre is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Birmingham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Birmingham?

PharmSee is currently tracking 10 active pharmacy vacancies in Birmingham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Birmingham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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