Highcroft Surgery is a well established GP Practice serving 11,000 patients in the heart of Arnold.
We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to work full time in our Practice and become part of a friendly, supportive and forward thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a collaborative working environment, manageable workloads, and strong multidisciplinary support. With involvement in service improvement and strong team work, this is an excellent role for a Clinical Pharmacist seeking job satisfaction, balance, and a welcoming Practice culture.
* Structured Medication Reviews - Carry out face to face and telephone call reviews for patients with complex needs or those taking multiple medication
* Long-Term Condition Management - Monitor, manage and adjust treatments for chronic illnesses
* Acute and Repeat Prescriptions - Handle medication requests, reauthorise repeat prescriptions and address acute queries
* Safety and Medicines Optimisation - Reconcile medications for patients recently discharged from the hospital to prevent discrepancies, identify high-risk medications (such as monitoring blood tests for specific drugs) and implement strategies to reduce adverse effects and counsel patients on how to use their medicines safely and effectively to reduce wastage
* Practice Support and Governance - Act as the primary expert contact for medicine-related questions from Doctors, Nurses, patients, and local pharmacies and help the Practice meet quality targets like the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and optimise local prescribing costs
Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of 30 staff members, including 2 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 1 Nurse Partner, 3 Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 Health Care Assistants, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Operations Manager, alongside teams including Pharmacy, Reception and Administration. We also have a number of ARRS staff supporting the Practice.
We all work together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on a warm, welcoming atmosphere where people feel valued, supported and respected. The work ethic is collaborative and professional, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual support and continuous improvement.
Working here offers the benefits of a positive workplace culture, open communication, and opportunities for learning and development. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and take pride in their work, creating an environment where both employees and patients can thrive.
We use clinical systems including SystmOne, Ardens and eConsult.