Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

Job description Job responsibilities Position: Clinical Pharmacist (Part-Time)Location: The Dow Surgery, RedditchHours: Up to 26 hours per week Wednesday, Thursday & FridaySalary: Dependent on experienceWelcome from the Partners

At The Dow Surgery, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.

We are proud to be a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice that places patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate healthcare for our local community.

As demand within Primary Care continues to grow, we recognise the vital contribution Clinical Pharmacists make in improving patient outcomes, supporting safe prescribing and helping patients get the most from their medicines.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established clinical team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your professional development actively supported.

Whether you already have experience within General Practice or are looking to bring your clinical skills into Primary Care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The GP Partners

The Dow SurgeryJoin Our Friendly, Forward-Thinking General PracticeThe Dow Surgery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our established multidisciplinary team.Working alongside our Lead Pharmacist, GPs and wider clinical team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, supporting safe prescribing and improving patient outcomes.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist who enjoys working in Primary Care and wants to make a real difference to patient care within a supportive practice environment.The RoleThe successful applicant will be involved in: Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) Medicines optimisation and medicines management Managing repeat prescribing systems Medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge Reviewing Docman correspondence and implementing medication changes Responding to medication queries from patients and clinicians Supporting safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team Clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives Essential RequirementsApplicants must: Be a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Be a qualified Independent Prescriber Hold appropriate professional indemnity cover Have excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills Be committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care Desirable ExperienceWe would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in: General Practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) settings Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) Medicines Management Docman workflow EMIS Web Long-term condition management Medicines optimisation and prescribing safety Experience of working within a GP Practice or Primary Care Network is highly desirable; however, applications from pharmacists with transferable clinical experience and a genuine interest in developing a career in Primary Care are also encouraged.What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Up to 26 hours per week, worked across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5 weeks' annual leave (pro rata) NHS Pension Scheme Study leave Study budget (following discussion and approval where appropriate) Ongoing professional development A supportive, friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team The opportunity to help shape and develop pharmacy services within the practice About UsThe Dow Surgery is a busy, well-established GP practice with 4 Partners, 7 SGPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Team, Admin Team and Care Navigators, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on being a supportive employer that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.If you are an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role and what you can bring to our team.