About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our practice team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a patient-facing role within general practice, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to high-quality care.
You will work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team, delivering clinical services and supporting safe and effective prescribing.
Successful candidate will be employed directly through the practice. There is a possibility of some extended hour working (outside of our core practice hours)
Main duties of the job
Undertake structured medication reviews and manage polypharmacy Support patients with long-term conditions Provide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge Contribute to medicines safety and clinical governance Support prescribing initiatives Deliver education and training to practice staffCPPE pathway is essential (or be willing to achieve with us)
About us
Castle Medical Centre is a well established practice looking to recruit an experience Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly team. We provide care to over 12,500 patients in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their professional boundaries as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting general practice with medicines optimisation, patient care, and clinical services.
You will:
Work alongside pharmacists, GPs, and wider PCN teams Be supported by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and GP supervisor Lead on medicines optimisation and safety Deliver patient-facing clinics and medication reviews See attached Job description for full details
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience Strong clinical and therapeutic knowledge Understanding of general practice and primary care prescribing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage medicines optimisation issues Good IT skills Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Experience in primary care Familiarity with EMIS Web
Qualifications Essential
Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent Independent Prescriber qualification
Desirable
Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
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 Castle Medical Centre
Address 22 Bertie Road
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1JP
Employer's website https://www.castlemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)