Practice Clinical Pharmacist
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SMGPF Ltd. Practice Clinical Pharmacist
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
We have a part time vacancy for a Clinical Pharmacist at RK Medical Practice in Wythenshawe, South Manchester (14 hours).
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 Pharmacist, 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 other pharmacy colleagues supporting with medicine related queries and tasks.
About us
We are an NHS general practice (GP) doctors surgery providing healthcare services in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
Our practice aims to improve the health of those living in the Wythenshawe area, working closely with many local community services to achieve this.
Although the South Manchester GP Federation are supporting the recruitment process for this role, employment will be done solely by RK Medical Practice.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Upto maximum £48500 depending on experience pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0114-26-RK
Job locations
RK Medical Practice
Brownley Green Health Centre
171 Brownley Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9UH
United Kingdom
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
- CPPE -The Primary care pharmacy education pathway/willing to work towards.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or working towards/willing to work towards independent prescribing qualification
- Clinical diploma
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
- CPPE -The Primary care pharmacy education pathway/willing to work towards.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or working towards/willing to work towards independent prescribing qualification
- Clinical diploma
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
RK Medical Practice
Brownley Green Health Centre
171 Brownley Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://smgpf.ltd/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SMGPF Ltd.
Address
RK Medical Practice
Brownley Green Health Centre
171 Brownley Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://smgpf.ltd/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
PCN Manager
Nicola Swindell
01614751700
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Upto maximum £48500 depending on experience pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0114-26-RK
Job locations
RK Medical Practice
Brownley Green Health Centre
171 Brownley Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9UH
United Kingdom
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