Clinical Pharmacist

NHS

  • St Helens, Merseyside
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
Positions: Frailty Pharmacist St Helens South Primary Care Network Location: Across St Helens South PCN, based at the Hub Hours: 22.5 per weekSalary:Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: PermanentMaking a real difference to the lives of frail and elderly patients across our community. - Were looking for an experienced and motivated Frailty Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for our population of over 85,000 people across 10 GP practices in St Helens South.Main duties of the jobThe Role Youll play a key role in:
  • ConductingStructured Medication Reviewsfor frail or elderly housebound patients
  • Tackling inappropriate polypharmacy and leadingdeprescribing initiatives
  • Supportingend-of-life care planningand safe medicines management
  • Working closely with GPs, frailty matrons, geriatricians, nurses, care coordinators, and social prescribers
  • Providing medicines optimisation training and leading quality improvement project
About You Were seeking a pharmacist who is:
  • GPhC-registered- Independent Prescriber
  • Skilled in medicines optimisation and polypharmacy management
  • A confident communicator who thrives in amultidisciplinary team
  • Experienced in working with frail or elderly patients (desirable)
  • IT-proficient, ideally with EMIS
About usAbout St Helens South PCN LtdSt Helens South PCN Ltd is committed to delivering integrated, high-quality care to our local community. Our frailty teams focus on frailty management and supporting older adults to live well and independently at home and in the community. We work collaboratively across primary, secondary, and social care to provide proactive, personalised, and seamless services.A car driver with business insurance is preferred for community-based visits.Why Join Us?
  • Be part of aforward-thinking, supportive PCNwith strong CARE values
  • Help shape frailty pathways and contribute to service development
  • Opportunities forprofessional growth and leadershipin medicines optimisation
  • Work in a role where your expertise has a direct impact on patient safety and quality of life
  • Access to NHS Pension, leave and other standard NHS benefits
  • Free car parking on-site
Apply today to take your career and patient care to the next level. Please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking the Apply button now, or alternatively send your details to the PCN HR Manager Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk.Once candidates have been shortlisted a brief pre-screening call will be arranged with the Head of Medicines Management.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA2201-25-0010Job locationsThe Bowery Health CentreElephant LaneSt. HelensMerseysideWA9 5PRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job descriptionand person spec.Alternatively you can request a full job description and person spec from the PCN HR Manager - Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job descriptionand person spec.Alternatively you can request a full job description and person spec from the PCN HR Manager - Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • About You Were seeking a pharmacist who is:
  • GPhC-registered- Independent Prescriber
  • PCPEP Acheived
  • Skilled in medicines optimisation and polypharmacy management
  • A confident communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinaryy team
  • Experienced in working with frail or elderly patients (desirable)
  • IT-proficient, ideally with EMIS
  • Car driver with business insurance
  • Will need to undergo a Enhanced DBS Check
  • Right to work in the UK
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • About You Were seeking a pharmacist who is:
  • GPhC-registered- Independent Prescriber
  • PCPEP Acheived
  • Skilled in medicines optimisation and polypharmacy management
  • A confident communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinaryy team
  • Experienced in working with frail or elderly patients (desirable)
  • IT-proficient, ideally with EMIS
  • Car driver with business insurance
  • Will need to undergo a Enhanced DBS Check
  • Right to work in the UK

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