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Forest Health Group

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 26 September 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and continuity of care, particularly in the context of long-term condition (LTC) management and polypharmacy.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive polypharmacy reviews to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.

Identify and implement alternative medications when standard options are unavailable, including liaison with specialists as needed.

Adjust prescriptions to alternative formulations e.g., liquid forms to meet patient-specific needs.

Provide cover for LTC pharmacist duties during periods of leave, including-

- Reviewing incoming blood test results related to LTC reviews.

- Actioning results in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines.

About us

Forest Health Group are a unitary practice Primary Care Network (PCN) in Bracknell, operating across four sites. We have a varied clinical and non-clinical multi-disciplinary team, working hard and innovatively to create improved health outcomes for our patients.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £32 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3771-25-0001

Job locations

Ringmead

Birch Hill

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacist Job DescriptionRole Summary-

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and continuity of care, particularly in the context of long-term condition LTC management and polypharmacy.

Key Responsibilities-

Conduct comprehensive polypharmacy reviews to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.

Identify and implement alternative medications when standard options are unavailable, including liaison with specialists as needed.

Adjust prescriptions to alternative formulations e.g., liquid forms to meet patient-specific needs.

Provide cover for LTC pharmacist duties during periods of leave, including-

- Reviewing incoming blood test results related to LTC reviews.

- Actioning results in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines.

Essential Skills & Attributes-

Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care pharmacy.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and manage clinical priorities.

Familiarity with EMIS or similar clinical systems is desirable.

Contact Details for Interested Applicants-

Forest Health Group

Contact Person: Emma Hallt

Email: emma.hallt@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacist Job DescriptionRole Summary-

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and continuity of care, particularly in the context of long-term condition LTC management and polypharmacy.

Key Responsibilities-

Conduct comprehensive polypharmacy reviews to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.

Identify and implement alternative medications when standard options are unavailable, including liaison with specialists as needed.

Adjust prescriptions to alternative formulations e.g., liquid forms to meet patient-specific needs.

Provide cover for LTC pharmacist duties during periods of leave, including-

- Reviewing incoming blood test results related to LTC reviews.

- Actioning results in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines.

Essential Skills & Attributes-

Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care pharmacy.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and manage clinical priorities.

Familiarity with EMIS or similar clinical systems is desirable.

Contact Details for Interested Applicants-

Forest Health Group

Contact Person: Emma Hallt

Email: emma.hallt@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care pharmacy.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage clinical priorities.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS or similar clinical systems is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in primary care pharmacy.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage clinical priorities.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS or similar clinical systems is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

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).

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.

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

Forest Health Group

Address

Ringmead

Birch Hill

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


Employer's website

https://www.foresthealthgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Forest Health Group

Address

Ringmead

Birch Hill

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


Employer's website

https://www.foresthealthgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emma Hallt

emma.hallt@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £32 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3771-25-0001

Job locations

Ringmead

Birch Hill

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7PG


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