Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist experience at Boroughbury Medical Centre differs from most practice experiences. At BMC we recognise the scope and potential of Clinical Pharmacists to be able to see patients for a wide range of health conditions. The face of Primary Care is changing, and we will support and mentor our Clinical Pharmacists through their CPPE Primary Care qualification, independent prescribing and clinical assessment training, to empower you to see patients face‑to‑face as an autonomous practitioner (under the support and supervision of our knowledgeable and experienced GP team).

Our current Clinical Pharmacists have gone on to undertake specialist practitioner qualifications in Diabetes and Asthma, they are requesting their own investigations, interpreting and filing their own results, planning and managing their own caseloads, and training and developing junior members of the department. Individual interests and passions are encouraged to flourish and develop. We have a pathway for career progression, within a friendly, diverse and supportive team.

We are expanding our Clinical Pharmacist team with roles for AfC Bands 6, 7 and 8a (including an Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner with previous General Practice experience, independent prescribing and further specialist practitioner qualifications).

• Direct patient contact with assessment and advice on newly presenting conditions and chronic disease management
• Clinical medication reviews
• Leadership on medicines optimisation and clinical audit
• Discharge medication reviews
• Supporting patients with complex polypharmacy
• Providing expert clinical medicines advice to both patients and staff within the practice

• Independent prescriber or keen to work towards this qualification
• Experience of working in a primary care setting advantageous; full training, development and support provided to successful candidates
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Possibility to develop specialist practitioner qualifications in Diabetes, Asthma or other areas
• Opportunities for CPPE Primary Care qualification and leadership roles within the department
• Pathway for progression to Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner level

• Modern, purpose-built premises across three sites, caring for a diverse patient population of over 48,000 patients
• Team includes five Clinical Pharmacists, four Pharmacy Technicians, doctors, ACPs, practice nurses, paramedics and HCAs
• Registered training practice actively involved in research and multidisciplinary team‑working