Clinical Pharmacist - Maternity cover
Vertis Health · Worcester, WR2 5FB
- Salary
- £47751.92 to £54644.43 p.a.
- Location
- Worcester, WR2 5FB
Clinical Pharmacist - Maternity cover role at Vertis Health in Worcester, WR2 5FB. Salary: £47751.92 to £54644.43 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
PCN Clinical Pharmacist (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Worcester City Primary Care Network
Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established Pharmacy Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our Primary Care Network, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes and contributing to key prescribing initiatives.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake structured medication reviews, provide expert prescribing advice, support chronic disease management, reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and lead on safer prescribing practices. You will play a key role in delivering local prescribing priorities, including the Quality Prescribing and Medicines Service (QPMS), alongside national programmes such as QOF and the Network Contract DES.
Main Duties of the Job:
• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy and long-term conditions.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Provide prescribing advice and medicines information to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Lead aspects of prescription management, including repeat prescribing processes.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Implement MHRA safety alerts, evidence-based prescribing changes and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Identify high-risk patient cohorts and help reduce medication-related harm.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, community pharmacies, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare partners.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and prescribing programmes including QPMS, DSQS and QIPP.
About You:
You will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial experience in primary care or general practice. You will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent recognised pathway) and possess strong clinical, communication and organisational skills. Experience of medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives within primary care is essential.
The candidate must hold their CPPE qualification and have Primary Care experience.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Significant experience working within primary care/general practice settings.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary working and medicines optimisation.
Desirable:
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Experience working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or similar primary care programmes.
What We Offer:
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Please note: The post holder will be required to travel between practice sites across the PCN as required. Worcester City PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received
Job description
PCN Clinical Pharmacist (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Worcester City Primary Care Network
Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established Pharmacy Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our Primary Care Network, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes and contributing to key prescribing initiatives.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake structured medication reviews, provide expert prescribing advice, support chronic disease management, reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and lead on safer prescribing practices. You will play a key role in delivering local prescribing priorities, including the Quality Prescribing and Medicines Service (QPMS), alongside national programmes such as QOF and the Network Contract DES.
Main Duties of the Job:
• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy and long-term conditions.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Provide prescribing advice and medicines information to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Lead aspects of prescription management, including repeat prescribing processes.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Implement MHRA safety alerts, evidence-based prescribing changes and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Identify high-risk patient cohorts and help reduce medication-related harm.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, community pharmacies, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare partners.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and prescribing programmes including QPMS, DSQS and QIPP.
About You:
You will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial experience in primary care or general practice. You will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent recognised pathway) and possess strong clinical, communication and organisational skills. Experience of medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives within primary care is essential.
The candidate must hold their CPPE qualification and have Primary Care experience.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Significant experience working within primary care/general practice settings.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary working and medicines optimisation.
Desirable:
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Experience working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or similar primary care programmes.
What We Offer:
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Please note: The post holder will be required to travel between practice sites across the PCN as required. Worcester City PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this clinical pharmacist role in Worcester
This is a clinical pharmacist vacancy at Vertis Health, based in Worcester. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching clinical pharmacist roles in Worcester, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacist earn in West Midlands?
Based on 11 PharmSee-tracked pharmacist salaries in West Midlands, the median is £59,186 — most roles fall between £54,922 and £67,401. See the full pharmacist salary guide →
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More roles at Vertis Health
Vertis Health has 4 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Worcester?
The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Vertis Health is £47751.92 to £54644.43 p.a.. Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Worcester varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Vertis Health have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Vertis Health across the UK. Browse all Vertis Health roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Worcester?
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Worcester across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Worcester pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
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