Job Summary
We have a vacancy for a Clinical Pharmacist at Benchill Medical Practice in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.
The hours are 30 per week.
The practice population is diverse and varies in demographics so the breadth of health care need is wide. This makes working in general practice interesting and no day is the same.
We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to work as part of dynamic and forward-thinking practice team. You will also be part of a wider supportive network of Senior Pharmacists, Pharmacists and Technicians across the South Manchester Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
Main duties of the job
You will be embedded within the practice team providing clinical leadership on medicines related issues, quality improvement and supporting aspects of the national and practice based enhanced services, quality and outcomes framework and local targets.
The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies in the practices so you will need to be motivated and passionate with the drive to continually improve and learn, to develop and deliver an excellent service.
You will be working along side another Clinical Pharmacist, supporting colleagues with with medicine related queries and tasks.
About Us
We are proud to be apart of the NHS and our mission is to provide safe, efficient healthcare for our patients and their families, andto ensure that everyone working within our practice is happy in their work and feels valued and supported by the team.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Similar to AfC band 7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0114-06-BHILL
Job locations
Benchill One Stop Medical Centre
171 Brownley Road
Manchester
M229UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical input on medicines related issues, quality improvement, supporting aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and locally commissioned services.
Support repeat/acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.
Provide face to face patient clinics.
Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate health care professional for the appropriate care linking in with social prescribing models to support broader health and well-being needs.
Support integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage the practice workload.
The specific tasks will be agreed and identified by the practice. You will be part of the practice team but also provided with peer support and education via the South Manchester Pharmacists and Technicians across 22 practices.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical input on medicines related issues, quality improvement, supporting aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and locally commissioned services.
Support repeat/acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.
Provide face to face patient clinics.
Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate health care professional for the appropriate care linking in with social prescribing models to support broader health and well-being needs.
Support integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage the practice workload.
The specific tasks will be agreed and identified by the practice. You will be part of the practice team but also provided with peer support and education via the South Manchester Pharmacists and Technicians across 22 practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
Desirable
Clinical diploma
Independent prescriber or working towards/willing to work towards independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
Understanding of primary care and the diversity that exists between general practices
Understanding of primary care prescribing issues and strategies for improving prescribing
Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
Commitment to continuing professional development / education
Desirable
Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines and refer to a senior pharmacist and/or GP where appropriate
Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
Skills
Essential
Can communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
IT literate
Qualities
Essential
Pro-active and self-motivated
Resilient
Adaptable
Hard working, reliable and resourceful
Personable
Analytical and Planning skills
Essential
Produce timely and informative reports
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to work with minimal direction
Person Specification
Essential
Produce timely and informative reports
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to work with minimal direction
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
SMGPF Ltd.
Address
Benchill One Stop Medical Centre
171 Brownley Road
Manchester
M229UH
Employer's website
https://smgpf.ltd/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SMGPF Ltd.
Address
Benchill One Stop Medical Centre
171 Brownley Road
Manchester
M229UH
Employer's website
https://smgpf.ltd/ (Opens in a new tab)
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