Zero Pharmacist; Prescriber

Overview

Stourside Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and dynamic Primary Care Pharmacist to join our busy yet friendly team, serving a patient population of approximately 6,000. This is a new zero hours position with an initial expectation of one day a week. Once fully up to speed with our way of working and the role it may be possible for this day to be remote working.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated pharmacist to work collaboratively with our clinical team. The successful candidate will help us deliver an effective, efficient, and high-quality medicines management service for both our patients and our colleagues.

If you are committed to excellent patient care, enjoy working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, and are ready for a rewarding role in a well-established practice, we would love to hear from you.

Stourside Medical Practice is a purpose built, modern surgery based in Halesowen town centre with a good road network easily accessible from Birmingham and surrounding areas. We are a GMS training practice and operate from an Emis Web/Docman software platform. We are a dynamic and digitally minded practice continually looking to evolve and can offer flexible sessions to suit your lifestyle.

The successful candidate will be a Prescribing Pharmacist with experience of working in primary care. They will play a central role in safe, effective, evidence-based medication management for our patients. They will support high-quality prescribing across the practice through prescription signing, structured medication reviews, Blood Pressure Management, medicines reconciliation through Docman, and safety searches and audits to optimise prescribing and improve patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Management & Prescribing

Provide safe, effective prescribing aligned with clinical guidelines and the local formulary. Undertakes structured medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, and monitoring to support long-term condition management and medicines optimisation. Complete prescription signing accurately and efficiently. Carry out regular safety searches and audits to maintain high standards.

We have an experienced team of salaried GPs and practice nurses with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and First Contact Physiotherapist. We are an approved Training Practice with 2 trainees in post and an Advanced Diabetes Practice with an experienced diabetes specialist Nurse employed directly by the practice.

Benefits include

Please note that all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

For an informal discussion or visit to the practice please contact Rachel Critcher on  or by email to

Prescription Management

Sign and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice policies.

Ensure prescriptions comply with best practice, local and national guidelines.

Provide clinical oversight on high-risk medications and controlled drugs.

Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs), ensuring medicines are optimised for patient safety and effectiveness. Reauthorise medications for newly registered patients.

Carry out medication reconciliation for patients on receipt of consultant letters or following hospital discharge.

Other aspects of the role will be variable and within the competence of the successful applicant. This may include the management of blood pressure including the titration of medication or working on audits on the instruction and supervision of the GP Partner

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Experience in primary care, community pharmacy, or hospital settings.
• Strong knowledge of prescribing safety, clinical guidelines, and medication optimisation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient consultation skills.

• Experience in structured medication reviews (SMRs) and long-term condition management.
• Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman
• Experience in conducting prescribing audits and quality improvement projects
• Development of areas of clinical expertise

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Working on own initiative
• IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
• Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
• Committed to equal opportunities
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the practice

• Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• Openness to explore alternative working practices

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary…